Technical Director of the project (Drone-Based Air Defense) in JobHunt

We are looking for tTechnical Director (Product Lead), who will lead the creation of a short-range anti-aircraft complex on base of high-speed UAV interceptors — from the concept to the deployment of mass production.

Employer – large system company in the field of miltech, with experience in developing complex engineering solutions and high-tech platforms with guaranteed stability, accuracy and reliability. You have the opportunity to work in a company with a long-term strategy and access to the best technological resources.

The project is an automated air target interception complex (Air-to-Air). It is a "smart" alternative to expensive anti-aircraft missiles: a reusable or cheap disposable interceptor capable of destroying enemy reconnaissance and attack UAVs (like Shahed). We create a product that is ahead of the market in terms of the cost of target destruction and the efficiency of operation in automatic mode.

The technical essence of the challenge is to solve the problem of intercepting high-speed and maneuverable objects. This requires the development of a high-speed glider/copter with high thrust armament, the implementation of guidance algorithms on oncoming and overtaking courses (Proportional Navigation Guidance), as well as the integration ofComputer Vision for the final capture of the target. Critically important is the integration of the complex into the general system of situational awareness (receiving target designation from radars/PER). All engineering solutions are based on the principles ofDesign for Manufacturing (DFM) — the creation of mass "iron" that can be produced in thousands.

This project is just the beginning of your professional growth within the company. R&D roadmap is drawn up for years ahead. The success of this project opens the way to the creation of swarm-to-swarm interception systems and protection of strategic objects. We guarantee a constant flow of strategic-level engineering challenges. We are building a team for decades.

The main purpose of the position: creation of a working "air shield" — transformation of the project from prototypes to a serial product with confirmed crash statistics.

Desired competencies:

• Management of complex R&D projects

• Understanding the principles of missile/drone guidance, interception algorithms and flight stabilization at high overloads.

• Understanding the operation of systems for optical acquisition of targets in the air (detection against a complex background).

• Experience of combining "board" with ground systems (radar, acoustic sensors).

• Knowledge of the specifics of high-speed aircraft.

• Understanding DFM and series preparation.

• Experience in building effective engineering teams.

Working trips within the country for testing and meetings with partners are planned.

We offer:

• Reservation of employees from military service.
• Timely and competitive salary, payment without delays.
• Availability of a comfortable bomb shelter with stable Internet.
• Opportunity to attend professional events, professional and personal development.
• Support at relocations (compensation up to 50% of expenses).
• Free and delicious set meals.
• Official registration, paid sick leave and vacation.
• Participation in the development of Ukrainian defense technologies.

Join our team and be part of developing innovative solutions that change the future!