Senior Manager Research And Development

EyeROV (IROV TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED); Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeROV (IROV TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED) is seeking an experienced RnD Lead to define the product vision and strategy for robotics and embedded systems. You will work with engineering, design, and marketing to develop products that meet market needs and stand out in a competitive field.

You will oversee the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch, manage field evaluations, and drive continuous improvement with data-driven decisions and clear KPIs. Travel to field tests will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in robotics/electronic hardware product management across full lifecycle.
• Leadership of cross-functional teams including electro-mechanical systems, software, and production.
• Experience with ROS and embedded software/hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy for EyeROV.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing to guide development.
• Oversee lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch support.
• Establish KPIs to measure success and drive improvements.
• Travel for field evaluations and ensure TRL9 readiness.

Skills

Robotics product management

Full product lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware product development

ROS

C

C++

Python

Team leadership (10+ R&D)

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree (BE/B.Tech/M.Tech)

PhD in Electronics/Electrical

Tools

Zoho Projects

Job description

As the RnD Lead, you will play a critical role in defining and driving the product vision and strategy for EyeROV. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing, to develop products that address market needs and stand out in a competitive industry. Your focus will be on ensuring the successful development and lifecycle management of robotics products that incorporate advanced embedded systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define Product Vision and Strategy
• Develop a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company's objectives and addresses market needs in the robotics and embedded systems domain
• Identify unique value propositions and differentiate our products from competitors
• Market and Customer Insights
• Conduct extensive market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and pain points
• Analyze competitive products and identify potential growth opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to develop and coordinate the product development process
• Ensure that the product aligns with the overall company strategy and meets customer expectations
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Oversee the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch support
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure product success and guide continuous improvement
• Technical Expertise
• Design and Architecture of Embedded and Software part of EyeROV products and solutions, which include underwater remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater and surface vehicle
• Leverage your deep understanding of robotics and embedded systems to guide product development
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends to ensure that our products are at the forefront of innovation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Utilize data analysis and interpretation to make informed decisions and improve product performance
• Monitor product success through metrics and KPIs, adjusting strategy as needed
• Adaptability and Continuous Learning
• Embrace change and continuously learn to adapt to the evolving robotics industry
• Participate in industry conferences, read publications, and network with professionals to stay ahead of the curve
• Field evaluations and Continuous Improvement
• Willing to travel to the field to evaluate product performance
• Make the product readiness to TRL9 by repeated trials, iterations, and improvements

Skill sets

• Proven work experience in product management in Robotics/Electronic Hardware companies
• Should have led and worked in the full product life cycle from development to post-sale upgrade
• Should have worked with cross-functional roles, including electro-mechanical systems, software, and an understanding of production aspects of product development
• Established Project management with complex systems having a minimum BoM of 100+ components and 10+ subsystems/blocks
• Should have led a team of at least 10+ R&D team members
• Experience in ROS
• OS Programming skillsets - C, C++, Python

Added advantages

• Worked on the defence grade system developments
• Experience in Marine/Subsea Electromechanical systems
• Experience in project management tools like Zoho Projects
• Prior experience in start-ups
• Experience in embedded systems/hardware design
• Should be adept with Electronic hardware certifications and standards and have executed the same.

Qualification

• BE/B.Tech/M.Tech and PhD in Electronics/Electrical or circuit branches.