Senior Operations and Quality Manager

About The Role

The System Engineer oversees end-to-end readiness, integration, and validation of drone platforms. This role acts as the “technical glue” between hardware, electronics, communication systems, and software teams.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Manage daily operational workflows, ensuring all systems run reliably and efficiently.
• Oversee procurement, vendor management, supply chain continuity, and inventory control.
• Lead planning and execution of manufacturing and assembly pipelines.
• Troubleshoot operational and system issues in real time, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
• Optimize cross-team communication between engineering, production, and support teams.
• Own deployment and release processes with an emphasis on stability and minimal downtime.
• Create and run structured “test days” and operational readiness reviews.
• Define, track, and improve KPIs for operational performance and product reliability.
  
  

• Design and execute test plans, test cases, and regression frameworks for hardware and software components.
• Lead functional, integration, performance, and environmental testing.
• Document defects, track resolutions, and enforce quality standards across product lines.
• Establish and maintain QA procedures aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO9001, AS9100—if applicable).
• Implement test automation where relevant (Python/Bash preferred).
• Manage QA team workflows, priorities, and deliverables.
  
  

• Lead a team of five across operations and QA functions.
• Mentor team members, provide performance feedback, and support professional development.
  
  

• Strong background in operations management and QA methodologies.
• Proven experience managing teams and cross-functional operational workflows.
• Experience with manual and automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with system monitoring, deployment pipelines, and operational best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, embedded systems, and software environments.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational abilities.
  
  

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (advantage).
• Experience in operational support for hardware/software systems.
• Hands-on experience with scripting (Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring.
• Background in electronics, embedded systems, UAVs, or communication systems is a strong advantage.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, procurement workflows, and supply chain reliability.
  
  

• Make meaningful impact on real-world, high-performance aerial systems.
• Contribute to the future of drone communication and interception technologies.
• Work with cutting-edge hardware, software, and autonomous systems.
• Join a fast-paced, innovation-driven team with an empowering culture.
• Build unique expertise in a rapidly evolving field.
• Collaborate with top engineers and domain experts.