Manager/Lead - HRBP

Job description

Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across regimes, allowing end users to have actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness. We are hiring a Manager/Lead – HRBP to build High performing Engineering Organisation. Why Us? • Build and scale the core Engineering team of a space-tech company solving real-time surveillance, intelligence, and sustainability challenges on a planetary scale. • Work directly with function heads to build mission-critical High performance Team. • High-autonomy, mission-first culture with opportunities for rapid personal and professional growth. Key Responsibilities • End-to-end HRBP for the Hardware Engineering BU - hiring, onboarding, performance, promotions, exits, Employee Experience on key moments • Drive productivity initiatives - work with engineering leads on org structure, workflow bottlenecks, capacity planning • Own people programs for the BU - engagement, L&D, career frameworks, Productivity • Drive culture on the ground - regular floor/lab time with engineers, not just calendar syncs • Partner with BU leadership on org design and workforce planning, backed by data and Outside in pov • Ensure every employee experience reflects Digantara’s core values and future-forward vision. Required Skills and Qualifications • 3-7 years as HRBP/HR Generalist • Experience in hardware engineering, manufacturing, or another build/product environment - not only software/IT • Startup or fast-paced company background • Strong stakeholder management with engineering leadership and ICs Preferred Skills and Qualifications • Prior experience in space-tech, defense, high-performance R&D, or dual-use technology startups. • Personal passion for space, national security, or sustainability. Location : HebbalWork Mandate : 5 days from office