Lead Avionics Software Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Avionics Software Engineer to drive the pre-development and architecture phase for safety-critical projects. You will define the software framework, select modeling tools, and shape the end-to-end SDLC to ensure DO-178C/DO-331 alignment while mentoring a team of engineers.

The role emphasizes high-integrity software architecture, prototyping, and robust certification planning.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of aerospace software development experience, including pre-development or architecture phase of high-integrity software.
• Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-331 for DAL-A applications.
• Hands-on with modeling tools like SCADE (KCG code generation), Simulink or similar for high-integrity logic.
• SDLC skills: requirements engineering, software architecture & detailed design, C/C++, build & integration.
• ARINC 653 based Partitioning Environment familiarity.
• Formal verification of safety properties at the model level.
• Familiarity with avionics protocols such as AFDX, A429, and display protocols (A661).
• Familiarity with ATA 31 and subsystems like FWS, CDS, and ICP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers for end-to-end software development activities in safety-critical avionics.
• Define software architecture and select modeling frameworks for new projects.
• Develop architecture prototypes and perform quick prototyping to validate high-integrity designs.
• Establish DO-178C/DO-331 certification strategies and assess tool qualification requirements.

Skills

Aerospace Software

DO-178C/DO-331

SCADE/Simulink

C/C++

ARINC 653

Formal verification

Avionics protocols

ATA 31

Tools

SCADE (KCG)

Simulink

Job description

About Organization

As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus designs, produces and delivers innovative solutions with the aim to create a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus Engineering in India has evolved as the key contributor for the success of various programs. The center has strong capabilities in the areas of structural analysis, loads, aerodynamics, avionics software design and testing, system simulation, digital mock-up and system installation etc. In the avionics software team, we perform end to end software development activities starting from high level requirements definition to the certification of the software applying product line technology, component based development, formal methods etc.

Role

Lead Avionics Software Engineer : This role focuses on the pre-development R&T phase for upcoming projects followed by a formal end to end software development lifecycle. You will contribute to predevelopment activities in areas including the technical solution selection of modeling frameworks & Manual Code Framework, define DO-178C/DO-331 certification strategies for safety critical software, and architect/implement high-integrity software solutions.

Core Objectives

• Development Framework: Lead the analysis and finalization of the modeling framework (e.g., SCADE, Simulink or similar frameworks) & Manual Code Framework for the new development project, focusing on factors including expressivity and turnaround time between specification and certification. Develop the software solution using the selected frameworks
• High-Integrity Architecture: Define the software logical and physical architecture, specifically addressing areas including high-integrity principles ,redundancy, performance needs. Functional Breakdown of proposed Architecture at Sub Function / Partitions.
• Architecture Prototyping: Utilize modeling tools and/or manual coding to validate architecture elements, and quick prototyping to mature the logic behind high Integrity Software Architecture.
• Certification Strategy: Establish a robust certification strategy adhering to DO-178C and DO-331 DAL-A standards, including the classification of activities into tool-based automation or manual approach . Assess Tool Qualification Level (TQL) requirements for selected frameworks to ensure compliance with DAL-A objectives.
• Planning & Estimation: Generate ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) estimates by understanding the Functional needs from the Systems Team & Proposed Software Solutions. Define software development schedules and resource needs.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers for end to end SW Development Activities. E2E SDLC Implementation for New Development Projects for Safety Critical Avionics Software.

Technical Qualifications/Skills

• Experience: 12+ Years of proven technical track record in aerospace software development, including exposure to the pre-development or architecture phase of high integrity Software Development.
• Standards: Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-331 for DAL-A applications.
• Tools: Hands-on experience with modeling tools like SCADE (specifically KCG code generation), Simulink, or Similar tools for developing high-integrity application logics.
• SDLC Skills: Requirement Engineering, Software Architecture & Detailed Design, Programming Language(C/C++), Build & Integration.
• Other Preferred Skills: ARINC 653 based Partitioning Environment.
• Formal Verification of safety properties at the model level.
• Familiarity with Avionics protocol like AFDX, A429, Display Protocols(Like A661).
• Familiarity with ATA 31 (Alerting & Recording Systems) and the Sub Systems like FWS(Flight Warning System), CDS (Cockpit Display System), and ICP (Interactive Control Panels).

Industry

Avionics/Aerospace

Functional Area

Engineering

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Software Engineering

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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