Chief Architect – Mission Planning & Debrief Systems

Location: Bangalore (with travel to Army / DPSU sites)

Experience: 1218+ years

Domain: Aerospace / Defence / Mission Systems / Simulation

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site / Hybrid

About the Role

We are building a Unified Mission Planning & Debriefing System (U-MPDS) for Indian Army helicopter platforms, deployed across multiple operational units , operating on secured and air-gapped networks , and certified to defence standards .

We are looking for an Overall Technical Lead / Chief Architect who will own the end-to-end technical architecture of the system from mission planning algorithms and simulation integration to cybersecurity, deployment topology, and certification readiness.

This is a hands-on leadership role , not a people-only role.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Technical Ownership

• Define and own the overall software architecture for U-MPDS (offline-first, federated deployment).
• Drive architectural decisions for:
• Mission planning
• Simulation / rehearsal
• Multi-sensor debrief
• Secure data handling and synchronization
• Ensure the system scales cleanly across multiple Army units with optional command-level and central authority nodes.

Mission Planning & Domain Logic

• Lead design of navigation, waypoint, route, terrain, threat, and performance planning logic .
• Ensure correctness, determinism, and traceability of mission computation algorithms.
• Review and approve all mission-critical computation and validation logic.

Security & Deployment Architecture

• Define RBAC, encryption, signing, audit logging , and secure update mechanisms.
• Own the sync and update strategy (USB / LAN / controlled WAN).
• Ensure zero operational dependency on external networks.
• Interface with cybersecurity and IT security stakeholders.

Certification & Compliance

• Act as the technical authority during:
• IMTAR / DPSU design reviews
• Architecture reviews
• Certification audits
• Ensure clean separation of operational vs maintenance functions .
• Support preparation of:
• FRD / ICD technical sections
• Architecture descriptions
• Compliance justifications

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Mentor and technically guide:
• Backend engineers
• GIS / simulation engineers
• Integration engineers
• Review designs, pull requests, and test strategies.
• Drive technical risk identification and mitigation.

Integration & Ecosystem

• Lead integration with:
• Third-party avionics / mission system tools
• Simulation and debrief subsystems
• Export interfaces (DTD / aircraft systems)
• Ensure clean interfaces and future extensibility.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have

• 12+ years of experience in aerospace, defence, mission systems, simulation, or safety-critical software
• Proven experience as:
• System Architect
• Technical Lead
• Chief Engineer (software)
• Strong background in C++ / modern C++ and/or Java / Python for complex systems
• Experience with offline / air-gapped / secured system deployments
• Solid understanding of:
• Modular monolith architectures
• Deterministic system design
• Configuration and version control at system level

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with:
• Mission planning systems
• Flight simulators (FFS / FTD / PTT)
• Defence ground systems
• Familiarity with:
• GIS / mapping (DTED, raster/vector maps)
• Simulation engines or terrain engines
• Exposure to IMTAR / CEMILAC / military certification processes
• Prior interaction with Armed forces / Defence PSUs

Soft Skills That Matter

• Ability to explain complex architecture to non-software stakeholders
• Comfort operating in formal review environments
• Calm decision-making under ambiguity
• Strong documentation discipline

Why This Role Is Unique

• You will architect a nation-scale military mission system , not a single deployment.
• You will influence how mission planning is done across multiple Army units .
• You will shape architecture that must survive 1520 years of operational life.
• You will work directly with uniformed users, DPSU engineers, and certification authorities .

About Us

We are an Indian aerospace & defence company building mission systems, simulators, and airborne/ground software for the Indian military and global customers. Our work spans mission planning, simulation, debrief, and training systems , with active programs across Army, Air Force, and Navy platforms.

How to Apply

If you enjoy deep technical ownership , defence-grade engineering , and long-horizon system thinking , wed like to talk.

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