Project Manager

IG Defence; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Job summary

IG Defence in India (Dadri, Uttar Pradesh) seeks an experienced and outstanding team member to contribute to our drone design and defence technology programs. You will collaborate across departments to advance disruptive products with a proactive, no-nonsense approach and a hands-on attitude.

The role encompasses end-to-end development from concept to testing, focusing on aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight data. A degree in aerospace/mechanical/robotics and a practical mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Robotics.
• Experience in a defence/hi-tech environment preferred.
• Proactive, hands-on, no-nonsense culture fit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drone design, assembly, and testing.
• Work on aerodynamics and propulsion.
• Support flight testing and data collection.

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical/Robotics degree

Job description

As an employee of our company, you will collaborate with each departmentto create and deploy disruptive products. Come work at a growing companythat offers great benefits with opportunities to moving forward and learnalongside accomplished leaders. We're seeking an experienced and outstandingmember of staff. This position is both creative and rigorous by nature you need to thinkoutside the box. We expect the candidate to be proactive and have a "get it done"spirit. To be successful, you will have solid solving problem skills.

Customer Relationship

Personal Evolution

Autonomy

Administrative Work

Technical Expertise

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Lead complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
  • Track dependencies and ensure timely completion of activities.
  • Drive project execution using Agile and Stage-Gate methodologies where applicable.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electronics, Embedded, Software, Composite, Manufacturing, Procurement, QA, and Flight Testing teams.
• Conduct daily stand-ups and weekly project reviews.
• Resolve technical and operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure seamless communication between engineering and production teams.

Defence Product Development

Manage projects involving:

• FPV Systems
• VTOL Platforms
• Payload Integration
• Launcher Systems
• Ground Control Stations
• Mission Software

Program Monitoring

• Track KPIs and project health.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues proactively.

Documentation

• Track Engineering Change Requests (ECR/ECO).
• Maintain BOM release status.
• Coordinate procurement of critical components.

Testing & Validation

• Coordinate prototype builds.
• Support field trials.
• Monitor corrective actions after testing.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Support ISO and defence quality processes.
• Coordinate design reviews and verification activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Present project status to leadership.
• Coordinate with customers, partners, and government agencies when required.
• Prepare executive project reports.

Battlefield Decision Making

Strategic Operations

Rapid Problem Solving

National Security Awareness

Responsibilities

• Assist in drone design, assembly, and testing
• Work on aerodynamics and propulsion
• Support flight testing and data collection

Must Have

• Degree in Aerospace / Mechanical / Robotics
• Work with sharp, driven people in a no-nonsense culture
• No bureaucracy, no micromanagement — just execution
• Operate at the intersection of defence, tech, and strategy
• Learn faster than most roles in years
• Be part of building something that actually matters

What We Offer

Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
Several activities are often organized all over the year, such as weekly sports sessions, team building events, monthly drink, and much more.

A full-time position
Attractive salary package.

Trainings

6 months of internship training and 3 months of probation for full-time roles.