Lead Engineer(C, Python & MATLAB/Simulink)

Prattwhitney; Telangana; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal coupons

Group Health Insurance

Group Personal Accident Insurance

18 days of vacation + 12 days conting.

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in India is seeking a Lead Engineer to design, develop and validate avionics software for safety-critical embedded systems. You will apply DO-178C processes and work across Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software Architecture, UX, and Product Management to deliver robust solutions.

You’ll code in C, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink, participate in the full SDLC, harness DOORS/JAMA/SVN/JIRA for change control, and drive continuous improvement within an agile team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–6 years in avionics software engineering.
• Strong C and Python programming.
• MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Knowledge of DO-178C processes.
• Experience with SDLC and Agile.
• Familiar with configuration tools DOORS, JAMA, SVN, JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance avionics software for advanced aerospace products.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software Architecture, UX, and Product Management.
• Apply DO-178C software development and verification processes.
• Perform structural coverage analysis and support unit test automation.
• Contribute to software architecture, embedded systems design, and system-level integration.
• Use configuration management tools such as DOORS, JAMA, SVN, and JIRA.

Skills

C

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

DO-178C

Embedded systems

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Computer/Electronics/Electrical

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

SVN

JIRA

Job description

Job Overview

Are you passionate about building next-generation avionics solutions? Join our Product Development team and play a key role in designing and developing innovative software solutions that power advanced aerospace systems. As a Lead Engineer, you'll work alongside talented multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges, contribute to cutting-edge product development, and help deliver high-quality, safety-critical software for the aerospace industry. If you enjoy innovation, continuous learning, and creating technology that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

As a Lead Engineer, you will: Design, develop, and enhance avionics software solutions for advanced aerospace products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Hardware, Software Architecture, User Experience, and Product Management. Develop software using C, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink for safety-critical embedded systems. Participate throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Apply DO-178C software development and verification processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Perform structural coverage analysis and support unit test automation activities. Contribute to software architecture, embedded systems design, and system-level integration. Work with configuration management and change control tools such as DOORS, JAMA, SVN, and JIRA. Identify technical challenges and develop innovative, scalable solutions. Support continuous improvement initiatives and adopt engineering best practices throughout product development.

What We Prefer

We’re looking for engineers who are:

• Passionate about innovation and product development.
• Enthusiastic about working in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.
• Curious and eager to understand both business objectives and user needs.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical thinkers with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicators who enjoy collaborating across teams.
• Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.
• Familiar with Agile development methodologies and modern software engineering practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. 3-6 years of industry experience in Avionics Software Engineering. Strong programming experience in C and Python. Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink software development. Good understanding of DO-178C software development and verification processes. Experience with structural coverage analysis and unit test automation tools. Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. Experience working with configuration management and change control tools such as DOORS, JAMA, SVN, and JIRA. Understanding of embedded systems, software architecture, and system-level design. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with Heads-Up Guidance Systems (HUD) and Heads-Down Display Systems (HDD). Exposure to safety-critical embedded software development within the aerospace or avionics industry. Practical knowledge of enterprise engineering programs and large-scale product development projects. Ability to recommend process improvements and contribute to engineering excellence. A strong foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with relevant industry experience. Experience working in collaborative global engineering environments.

Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Avionics

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we're helping passengers reach their destination safely. We're connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

Benefits package includes:

• Meal coupons
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Group Health Insurance.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Entitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of contingency leave annually.
• Employee scholar programme.
• Work life balance.
• Car lease programme.
• National Pension Scheme - LTA - Fuel & Maintenance /Driver wages

As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. Note: Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India) Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.