Bengaluru, India · Full time · Posted Jan 23, 2026
Who we are:
We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support project operations, inventory management, and supply chain activities. The role involves working with cross-functional teams and building basic Python-based automation to improve efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate project activities, track progress, and support execution
Manage inventory data, trackers, and reporting
Work with supply chain and operations teams for smooth coordination
Identify manual processes and automate them using Python
Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure timely updates
Required Skills
0–2 years experience (Freshers with Python skills can apply)
Basic Python knowledge for scripting/automation
Python/Slack/GenAI based automation
Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ovii Interpretation
This Project Coordinator role supports project execution alongside inventory and supply chain operations. The work combines coordination, reporting, and documentation with basic Python-based automation to reduce manual tasks in a defence technology development environment.
Role at a glance
Project coordinationProgress trackingInventory managementSupply chain coordinationPython automationReporting and documentation
Skills mentioned
Project coordinationInventory trackingSupply chain coordinationPython scriptingautomationSlack-based automationGenAI-based automationExcel or Google SheetsReportingdashboards
What you will likely work on
Coordinate project activities, monitor progress, and support execution.
Maintain inventory data, trackers, and reports.
Coordinate with supply chain and operations teams.
Identify manual workflows and build Python-based automation.
Prepare and maintain reports, dashboards, and documentation.
Share timely updates and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Good fit signals
Has 0–2 years of experience; fresh graduates with Python skills are invited to apply.
Can use basic Python for scripting or automation.
Is comfortable working with inventory information and spreadsheets.
Communicates clearly and works effectively across teams.
Enjoys identifying practical ways to improve manual processes.
Meet Newspace
NewSpace Research and Technologies (NRT) is a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence R&D company developing autonomous and uncrewed systems for military and civilian missions. Its work spans persistent UAVs, High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites, swarm robotics, collaborative combat aircraft, loitering systems, unmanned ground vehicles, GPS/GNSS-denied navigation and AI-enabled autonomy. Publicly identified users and collaborators include India's Ministry of Defence, Indian Army, Indian Navy, DRDO, National Disaster Response Force, Ministry of Home Affairs and Department of Telecommunications. Its programs combine aircraft design, robotics, sensor fusion, computer vision, machine learning and distributed autonomous systems for surveillance, communications, logistics and precision-mission applications.
Founded
2017
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Why work here
NewSpace offers engineers direct exposure to aerospace and defence R&D involving autonomous UAVs, swarm robotics, GNSS-denied navigation, HAPS, computer vision, sensor fusion and AI at the edge. Current roles publicly reference C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, NVIDIA Jetson and Docker, indicating substantial hands-on work across software, hardware and flight systems. Its technology has been used in Indian defence programs, including DRDO's ULPGM-V3 trials, and the company is actively expanding its engineering workforce. Candidates should also consider the realities of a defence-focused growth company: many roles are onsite, programs can involve field deployments, and government procurement and long R&D cycles can create execution variability.
Industry
Aerospace & Defence - Autonomous and Uncrewed Systems
SJSameer JoshiCo-Founder, CEO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder and CEO. Joshi is a former Indian Air Force fighter pilot who served during the Kargil War and later worked with TeamIndus and Threye Interactive. His experience spans aviation, defence technology and unmanned systems, and he leads NewSpace's strategy around autonomous aerospace and future-warfare technologies.
JAJulius AmritCo-Founder, COO and DirectorView bioHide bio
Co-founder, COO and Director. Amrit previously co-founded TeamIndus and held leadership roles at Wincere, Avendus, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered. He studied at IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta and brings experience across aerospace ventures, operations, finance and company building.
JMJaideep MaolankarExecutive Vice President - Technology DevelopmentView bioHide bio
Leads technology development at NewSpace. A retired Commodore with more than 35 years in Indian Naval Aviation and flight testing, including service during the Kargil conflict, he contributes operational and flight-test expertise to autonomous and mission-critical aerospace systems.
NNNaveen NavlaniHead of Business Development & SalesView bioHide bio
Leads business development and sales at NewSpace. An Army veteran of Operation Vijay, Navlani has experience in defence project management, electronics-warfare programs, alliances and technology sales, connecting NewSpace's engineering programs with defence and institutional customers.
NewSpace tests RATO booster on Sheshnag-150 long-range strike drone
IDRW·
NewSpace's GryphonWorks team successfully tested a rocket-assisted take-off booster for the Sheshnag-150 one-way attack drone. The capability is intended to enable runway-independent launches and more flexible deployment of the long-range unmanned platform.
Newspace Research in talks to raise $35-40 million from 360 One, Avendus, others
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NewSpace was reported to be seeking $35-40 million in Series C financing through a combination of equity and debt. Existing investor 360 ONE Asset had provided a term sheet, while other investors and family offices were participating in discussions.
DRDO completes development trials of ULPGM-V3 integrated on NewSpace UAVs
Press Information Bureau, Government of India·
DRDO completed development trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision-guided missile in air-to-ground and air-to-air configurations. The Government of India confirmed that the system used UAVs developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies for the trials.