Avionics System Engineer

Digantara; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Digantara is hiring Satellite Systems Engineers to contribute to the systems engineering of flight-critical avionics subsystems for Ground-Based and Space-Based sensors used in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) applications. The role requires experience in avionics systems, on-board computers, flight software, or GNC for spacecraft or launch vehicles, and strong requirements management skills.

The position is based in Hebbal, Bangalore, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Space industry or related sectors.
• End-to-end design or systems integration experience in an Avionics subsystem or Space industry.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage system requirements throughout the product life cycle.
• Plan, configure and allocate requirements to subsystems with traceability.
• Perform system-level trade-off studies to optimize performance, reliability, and cost.
• Develop and maintain system-level documentation including specs, interface control documents, and system design descriptions.
• Conduct requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and monitor their implementation.
• Facilitate customer and stakeholder engagement; communicate technical concepts clearly to all stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Avionics

Project management

Space industry experience

Requirements analysis

Education

Aerospace/Electronics/Electrical degree

Tools

SysML

ECSS standards

INCOSE certification

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 seeking proficient Satellite Systems Engineers to join our team. This person is expected to be passionate about the way various components and independent subsystems can be put together to achieve final system/product goals. In this role, you will be expected to contribute to the systems engineering of flight-critical Avionics subsystems for Ground-Based and Space-Based sensors for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) applications.

Ideal Candidate

Work experience in the systems engineering of avionics systems, on-board computers, flight software or GNC in spacecrafts, or launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and manage system requirements throughout the product life cycle.
• Plan, configure and allocate requirements to subsystems, ensuring coherence and traceability throughout the design process.
• Perform system-level trade-off studies to optimize performance, reliability, and cost.
• Develop and maintain system-level documentation, including specifications, interface control documents, and system design descriptions.
• Conduct requirements analysis, verification, and validation activities to ensure compliance with customer needs and industry standards.
• Develop risk mitigation plans and monitor their implementation.
• Facilitate customer and stakeholder engagement to capture and understand their needs and expectations. Communicate technical concepts, requirements, and issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4 out of the 5 below mentioned qualifications are mandatory.
• Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical or a relevant discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience in Space industry or affiliated industries.
• In-depth understanding of all the critical subsystems and segments that make up a satellite mission, especially the Avionics architecture.
• Proven experience in engineering project management, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, risk management and effective team collaboration.
• End-to-end design and realisation experience (or) Systems integration experience in an Avionics subsystem/system in the Space industry

Preferred Qualities

• Skilled in creating detailed technical reports, contents, manuals, and operational guidelines.
• Experience with SysML and ECSS standards or similar
• Professional certification in Systems Engineering (Ex. INCOSE)
• Have a can-do spirit and good problem-solving skills

General Requirements

• Ability to take direction and work independently.
• Interpersonal skills to enable working in a diverse and dynamic team.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational skills.
• Travel occasionally as necessary.
• Fluent in English

Job Location - Hebbal, Bangalore

Join Digantara and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of space technology! For additional queries or information, you may reach out to [e-mail]