VP of Engineering

About Us

Aonic is an end-to-end drone solutions company. We began by providing drone services and has since evolved into a comprehensive solutions provider - creating our own drones, supplying major brands like DJI, and now expanding into distributing smart home products.

With expertise across B2B and B2C segments, we deliver end-to-end solutions through six integrated verticals: agriculture, industrial, services, retail, academy and lifestyle.

At Aonic, our mission is to empower businesses and end users with innovative ecosystems that drive efficient living through smart technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead and manage a large, diverse engineering team across R&D, electrical, mechanical, embedded systems, and product design functions.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company goals and innovation roadmap.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle: concept, prototyping, testing, production, and post-launch optimisation.
  
  

Technical Oversight

• Direct R&D initiatives to advance product capabilities (Drones, Robotics, Smart Devices or other advanced hardware systems).
• Supervise the design and development of electrical systems, embedded software, avionics, and integration with mechanical components.
• Ensure engineering excellence through best practices in product design, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Maintain deep knowledge of relevant technologies, components, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  
  

Team & Resource Management

• Mentor and develop senior engineering managers and technical leads.
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects.
• Foster a collaborative culture between engineering, product management, manufacturing, and operations.
  
  

Innovation & Industry Engagement

• Keep the company at the forefront of drone and related hardware fields.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, research institutions, and industry partners to ensure compliance and competitive advantage.
• Turn innovation into company-owned assets by ensuring new designs, technologies, and processes are properly documented, protected, and leveraged for strategic advantage.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in engineering roles, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership position managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record in R&D and electrical engineering for advanced hardware systems (e.g., drones, robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, or consumer electronics).
• Track record of taking products from concept to market at scale.
  
  

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Hands-on technical expertise combined with strategic thinking.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain, and cost optimisation.