Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Avionics Systems

Rtx India Private Limited; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Meal vouchers

Career development

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bengaluru is seeking a Lead Engineer (Hybrid) to design, develop, and validate safety-critical embedded software for next-gen avionics. You will lead cross-functional efforts across systems engineering, verification, and certification while guiding a team of engineers in compliance with DO-178 and ARP4754A standards.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ expertise, requirements engineering, and a deep understanding of software lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in Embedded Software Development for Aerospace or Safety-Critical Systems.
• 3+ years using DO-178 and ARP4754A development processes.
• 3+ years hands-on C/C++ embedded software development.
• 3+ years understanding software lifecycle, requirements, and verification.
• Experience deriving software requirements from system requirements.
• 2+ years knowledge of avionics protocols ARINC 429/ARINC 653/ARINC 615A.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate DO-178 compliant embedded software for avionics.
• Lead software development across the full SDLC.
• Decompose requirements into high- and low-level software specs.
• Create robust architectures and embedded applications in C/C++.
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies.
• Collaborate with Systems, Verification, Certification, and PM teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace certification standards.

Skills

Embedded software development

DO-178/ARP4754A

C/C++ programming

Requirements engineering

Verification & validation

Avionics communication protocols

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ARINC 429/ARINC 653/ARINC 615A

Job description

Lead Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Country: India

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Redefine the Future of Aerospace with Collins Aerospace At RTX , one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies, over 185,000 innovators are united by a common purpose—to solve the world's most complex engineering challenges and shape the future of flight. As part of Collins Aerospace , you'll work on cutting-edge avionics technologies that power commercial and military aircraft worldwide. From flight management systems to safety-critical embedded software, your work will directly contribute to making aviation safer, smarter, and more connected. If you're passionate about developing mission-critical software that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and validate DO-178 compliant safety-critical embedded software for next-generation avionics systems.
• Lead software development across the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Analyze customer and system requirements and decompose them into high- and low-level software requirements.
• Develop robust software architectures and embedded applications using C/C++ .
• Define and execute comprehensive verification and validation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems Engineering, Verification, Certification, and Program Management.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace certification standards and industry best practices.
• Drive technical excellence while mentoring engineers and influencing project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in Embedded Software Development for Aerospace or Safety-Critical Systems.
• 3+ Years of Strong expertise in DO-178 and ARP4754A development processes.
• 3+ Years of Hands-on experience with embedded software development using C/C++ .
• 3+ Years of Deep understanding of software lifecycle processes, requirements engineering, and verification methodologies.
• Experience deriving software requirements from system/customer requirements.
• 2+ Years of Strong knowledge of avionics communication protocols: ARINC 429 AFDX ARINC 653 ARINC 615A
• Experience defining software test strategies and verification plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in Flight Management Systems (FMS) .
• Exposure to scripting languages and automation tools.
• Experience working on certified avionics platforms.

Why Join Collins Aerospace?

At Collins Aerospace, you'll be part of a global engineering team that is transforming the future of aviation through innovation, technology, and collaboration.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance rewards
• Comprehensive Group Health, Life & Personal Accident Insurance
• National Pension Scheme (NPS)
• 18 days annual leave plus 12 days contingency leave
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
• Car lease program
• Fuel & maintenance reimbursement
• Driver wage support
• Meal vouchers
• Employee Scholar Program
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative workplace

Be Part of What's Next Every day, millions of passengers and defense personnel rely on technologies developed by Collins Aerospace. Join us in building the systems that make modern flight safer, more efficient, and more intelligent.

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.

Experience Level Senior Level