On June 20, 2024, Mr Manoj Jain took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). He was the Director (R&D) since September 26, 2022, and from August 1, 2023, he was also assigned the additional Director charge (Bangalore Complex).
Since November 1, 2022, Mr Manoj Jain has also been assigned the additional Director (HR) charge. Before becoming Director (R&D), he was General Manager of the Electronic Warfare & Avionics SBU at BEL’s Bangalore Complex.
Mr Manoj Jain’s journey at BEL started in August 1991 as a Probationary Engineer after he completed his BE (Electronics) from REC Jaipur (MNIT) with a gold medal. In his career of over thirty years, he has made significant contributions to the field of Research and Development.
In his initial years in D&E at BEL’s Kotdwara Unit, Mr Manoj played a crucial role in developing Digital Multiplexers, Cross Connects, CDOT Exchanges, and Military Switches.
In 1999, Mr Manoj moved to BEL’s Central Research Laboratory in Bangalore and developed technologies for Defence Networks and Network & Bulk Security Solutions. He was also involved in developing VeXT, Scan Converter, and Display using FPGA in Radar, one of BEL’s core businesses.
From December 2017 to May 2019, Mr Manoj served as the Chief Scientist of CRL-Bangalore, overseeing technological developments in all technical areas. In June 2019, he became the General Manager of BEL’s Product Development and Innovation Centre. During his two years as a general manager, the centre developed many new products/ sub-systems required for BEL. He ensured innovation and value-addition while working.
In June 2021, Mr Manoj became the General Manager and Head of the Electronic Warfare & Avionics SBU at BEL-Bangalore. He provided a much-needed vision for this business vertical besides managing all the SBU’s operations.
Mr Manoj has been awarded various R&D awards, Key Contributor Awards, Raksha Mantri’s Award, and SODET Awards. During his career, he has published various technical papers, applied for several patents, and done sessions with Defence users and DRDO scientists.
