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.

Quality Assurance (QA)

• 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.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of five across operations and QA functions.

• Mentor team members, provide performance feedback, and support professional development.

Participate in hiring and scaling the operations/QA organization.

Skills And Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Tehiru Aerial Systems?

• 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.