Research And Development Manager

Company Brief:
Planys is a deep-tech company developing mission-critical robotic and digital systems for defence and strategic infrastructure. The company designs and builds unmanned systems and advanced sensing solutions across underwater, maritime, and land domains, with a strong focus on naval, coast guard, and army applications. Planys is actively engaged in the development of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) ranging from small to extra-large platforms, along with ruggedised electronic and digital systems for armoured vehicles.
Leveraging its strong foundation in marine robotics, underwater inspection, and non-destructive evaluation (NDT), Planys integrates defence-grade electronics, sensing, and data analytics to deliver high-reliability systems suitable for harsh operational environments. The company combines platform engineering, payload integration, and AI-enabled digital analytics to support situational awareness, asset integrity assessment, and data-driven decision-making for defence forces and strategic asset operators.
Planys, globally recognised for strategic infrastructure solutions, is now focused on creating a strong and enduring presence in the defence sector, delivering indigenous unmanned and digital systems for the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard. (Website: www.planystech.com)
Key Responsibilities
1. Research & Development
Conduct research and technical studies related to new products, technologies, and applications.
Develop and evaluate concepts through feasibility studies and proof-of-concept activities.
Support the transition of successful concepts toward product development and deployment.
Conduct literature reviews, technology assessments, product surveys, and other relevant research activities.
Perform analytical, numerical, and experimental studies.
Collaborate with various internal teams during the development process.
2. Product & System Development
Support the development, testing, integration, and improvement of products and subsystems.
Study existing products, technologies, and solutions to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assist in the preparation of training materials, operating procedures, technical manuals, and safety documentation.
Coordinate with external technical partners, suppliers, service providers, and other stakeholders as required.
Support product testing, validation, deployment, and handover activities.
3. Project Management & Execution
Plan and execute projects in accordance with defined technical, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
Monitor project progress and coordinate activities across different departments.
Manage project resources, timelines, deliverables, and documentation.
Provide technical support during project execution and after product delivery.
Participate in field activities and project deployments as required.
Prepare periodic project, development, testing, and progress reports.
4. Technical Analysis & Problem Solving
Apply engineering, mathematical, scientific, and programming fundamentals to solve technical problems.
Conduct data analysis and interpret technical and experimental results.
Identify technical issues and develop appropriate solutions.
Support testing, troubleshooting, validation, and performance improvement activities.
Evaluate alternative solutions based on technical and operational requirements.
5. Implementation & Field Activities
Participate in the planning and execution of technical and field activities.
Support resource, schedule, logistics, and operational planning.
Assist in data acquisition, data management, and results generation.
Ensure appropriate documentation, backup, and traceability of project data.
Participate in domestic and international travel when required for project activities.
6. Documentation & Technical Communication
Prepare technical reports, development documents, test reports, manuals, and presentations.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project and technical documentation.
Ensure proper document control and version management.
Communicate technical information effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Use standard documentation and office productivity tools for technical reporting and collaboration.
7. Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve existing products, processes, and services.
Support activities related to reliability, quality, maintainability, and lifecycle improvement.
Conduct root-cause analysis and support implementation of corrective actions.
Contribute to the development of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
Contribute to technical publications, intellectual property, and knowledge development where applicable.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Strong fundamentals in mathematics, science, engineering, and programming.
Analytical and problem-solving ability.
Numerical, theoretical, and experimental analysis skills.
Good understanding of engineering and product development processes.
Ability to conduct technical research and evaluate information critically.
Project planning and execution skills.
Good technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in standard documentation and office productivity tools.
Ability to manage time, resources, and multiple priorities.

Work arrangement
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