Program Lead Robotics

Innefu Labs; India; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Innefu Labs, based in Delhi NCR, seeks a JD Program Lead / Systems Engineer to own the robot end-to-end from concept to first field trials, coordinating requirements, architecture and defence-user relations.

The role demands 10–15 years of experience, with at least 3 years leading hardware/robotics/defence engineering teams; BE/BTech/ME/MTech in relevant fields is required. Strong procurement, leadership and program management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Systems engineering: requirements, interface control documents, V-model, verification planning.
• Led delivery of a physical product (UGV, UAV, robot, vehicle, weapon-platform electronics, or similar) from design to field.
• Working knowledge of Indian defence procurement: DAP 2020, iDEX, trials and DGQA inspection.
• Team leadership and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Turn defence user needs into a requirements specification and system architecture; keep it under change control.
• Lead the core team, run design reviews and go/no-go gates, own the risk register.
• Select the off-the-shelf leg/actuator supplier and manage vendors and import logistics.
• Represent the program to defence customers: RFI/RFP responses, demos, user trials.
• Plan budget, timeline and the phase-2 hiring.

Skills

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Vendor management

Defence procurement knowledge

RFI/RFP coordination

Education

BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or Mechatronics

Tools

ROS

Job description

Job Description:

JD Program Lead / Systems Engineer

About Innefu Labs

Founded in 2010, Innefu Labs is an AI-driven R&D organisation focused on advanced Data Analytics and Information Security solutions. With a strong emphasis on innovation and product engineering, the company develops globally competitive solutions addressing complex challenges in national security, cyber intelligence, and data analytics.

With 100+ successful deployments across the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Innefu has established a strong presence in AI for National and Cyber Security. Its proprietary products serve Defence and Intelligence agencies, Law Enforcement organisations, Financial Intelligence Units, BFSI institutions, and Fortune 500 companies.

Innefu specialises in building secure, high-performance products for sensitive and mission-critical environments, with a strong focus on innovation, reliability, scalability, and customer satisfaction

Role Overview: Leads the core team and owns the robot end to end — requirements, architecture, schedule and the relationship with defence users — from concept to first field trials.

Location: Delhi NCR

Experience: 10–15 years; at least 3 years leading a hardware/robotics/defence engineering team. Education: BE/BTech/ME/MTech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or Mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Turn defence user needs into a requirements specification and system architecture; keep it under change control.
• Lead the core team, run design reviews and go/no-go gates, own the risk register.
• Select the off-the-shelf leg/actuator supplier and manage vendors and import logistics.
• Represent the program to defence customers: RFI/RFP responses, demos, user trials.
• Plan budget, timeline and the phase-2 hiring.

Must have

• Systems engineering: requirements, interface control documents, V-model, verification planning.
• Led delivery of a physical product (UGV, UAV, robot, vehicle, weapon-platform electronics, or similar) from design to field.
• Working knowledge of Indian defence procurement: DAP 2020, iDEX, trials and DGQA inspection.
• Team leadership and vendor management.

Good to have

• Ex-DRDO, DPSU or private defence; or ex-armed-forces technical officer (EME, Signals, Corps of Engineers).
• Robotics or autonomy background; familiarity with ROS.
• INCOSE CSEP / PMP; SysML / Cameo.

Environmental qualification experience: JSS 55555, MIL-STD-810, MIL-ST

Requirements: