Lead Hardware Systems Architect & Tech Lead

At D-Fend Solutions, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats. As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability. Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skies. We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovation. Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer place. Become a D-Fender! Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airspace. We are seeking a high-caliber, multidisciplinary Hardware Systems Architect & Tech Lead to serve as the technical cornerstone of our hardware development and system integration.   In this role, you will bridge high-level system requirements with physical deployment reality, acting as the designated "Tech Lead" driving day-to-day engineering execution.   This role demands a "System of Systems" mindset. Beyond engineering our core SDR and RF hardware architectures, you will orchestrate the physical, logical, and electrical integration of complex tactical sensor suites - incorporating software-defined radios, active/passive radar arrays, electro-optical (EO/IR) cameras, and jamming payloads.   You will steer the hardware through its entire lifecycle (PLCM) while implementing flawless Design for Excellence (DFx) frameworks.