Aerospace V&V Program Manager

Idexcel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Idexcel in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Aerospace V&V Project Manager to lead end-to-end verification and validation programs for safety-critical aerospace systems. You will ensure compliance with DO178C, DO254, ARP4754A and drive cross-functional teams to meet schedules and budgets.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace V&V, with 3–5 years in project management, strong leadership, and expertise in AI-driven testing and digital twin concepts. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in ECE / aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage V&V project scope, schedules, and deliverables.
• Coordinate crossfunctional teams (engineering, quality, certification, suppliers).
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee platformlevel V&V activities, including test strategy, automation, and certification readiness.
• Drive adoption of AI-driven testing and digital twin concepts.
• Ensure traceability from requirements through test evidence.
• Guarantee adherence to aerospace safety standards (DO178C, DO254, ARP4754A).
• Prepare certification dossiers and interface for audits.
• Manage risk assessments and mitigation plans for safety-critical systems.
• Act as primary interface with customers, executives, and regulatory bodies.
• Present project status, risks, and mitigation strategies in executive-ready formats.
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure integrated V&V delivery.
• Champion digital transformation in V&V.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
• Mentor teams on best practices in aerospace V&V.

Skills

DO-178B/C

V&V and Development Knowledge

Microsoft Project

Dashboard tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Earned value management

Plan & lead projects

PMP & DO-254 experience

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in ECE or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Requirement Aerospace V&V Program Manager

Overall exp – Minimum 10+ Years

Qualification Criteria- Bachelor’s/master’s in ECE / aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.

Any domain specification: Aero Domain

Mandatory Skills –

• DO-178B/C
• V&V and Development Knowledge
• Proficient in Microsoft Project planning tool.
• Proficient in Dashboard creations, tableau tool or Power BI tool.
• Awareness of Earned value management.
• Plan and lead an engineering project to meet the time, cost, and scope requirements.
• 2 Project Managers with PMP & DO-254 experience

ONLY IMMEDIATE JOINERS REQUIRED

Work Location – Bangalore

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The Aerospace V&V Project Manager will lead endtoend verification and validation programs for safetycritical aerospace systems. This role ensures compliance with industry standards (DO178C, DO254, ARP4754A) and drives execution across multidisciplinary teams, balancing technical rigor with program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership
  • Define and manage V&V project scope, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate crossfunctional teams (engineering, quality, certification, suppliers).
  • Ensure alignment with customer requirements and regulatory authorities.
• Technical Oversight
  • Oversee platformlevel V&V activities, including test strategy, automation, and certification readiness.
  • Drive adoption of advanced practices such as AIdriven test automation and Zero Touch V&V.
  • Ensure traceability from requirements through test evidence.
• Compliance & Certification
  • Guarantee adherence to aerospace safety standards (DO178C, DO254, ARP4754A).
  • Prepare certification dossiers and interface for SOI audits
  • Manage risk assessments and mitigation plans for safetycritical systems.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Act as primary interface with customers, executives, and regulatory bodies.
  • Present project status, risks, and mitigation strategies in executiveready formats.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure integrated V&V delivery.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Champion digital transformation in V&V (digital twins, modelbased evidence).
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency gains.
  • Mentor teams on best practices in aerospace V&V.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/master’s in ECE / aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 8–12 years in aerospace V&V, with at least 3–5 years in project/program management.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of safetycritical compliance standards (DO178C, DO254, ARP4754A).
  • Experience with platformlevel V&V (not just applicationlevel).
  • Familiarity with AIdriven testing, automation frameworks, and digital twin environments.
• Skills:
  • Proven leadership in managing complex, multistakeholder projects.
  • Excellent communication—concise, professional, executiveready.
  • Strong analytical and risk management capabilities.