Senior Avionics Software Developer For Air Traffic Products

Airbus; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited seeks a Senior Avionics Software Developer to define, develop, test, and maintain onboard air traffic management software for safety-critical systems.

You will work across requirements, design, coding, and verification with RTOS expertise, DO-178C compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Mentorship of junior developers is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 7-15 years in embedded software for avionics or safety-critical systems.
• Experience designing and implementing complex avionics software modules.
• Proficiency in C, C++, or ADA with RTOS and safety-critical applications.
• Knowledge of DO-178B/C standards and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software modules for avionics systems, within air traffic product domains.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Apply expertise in RTOS and embedded software for safety-critical apps.
• Perform unit and integration testing to ensure quality and DO-178C adherence.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and QA teams; participate in reviews.
• Document designs, specs, and test plans thoroughly.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues with timely solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging avionics technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and grow team capabilities.

Skills

Embedded software requirements eng

RTOS principles

C/C++/ADA

Avionics protocols

DO-178B/C awareness

SDLC & architecture

Independent working

Communication

Git/Jira familiarity

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in relevant field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SCADE

Git

Jira

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Avionics Software Developer for onboard Air Traffic Management Products:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Avionics Software Developer to join our team at Airbus India Private Limited. This role focuses on defining, developing, testing, and maintaining critical software for air traffic management products, ensuring the highest levels of safety and performance for future aviation systems.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree with 7 - 15 years of experience in embedded software development, with a significant focus on avionics or safety-critical systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement complex software modules for avionics systems, specifically within air traffic product domains.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architectural design to coding, testing, and deployment.
• Apply expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded software development for safety-critical applications.
• Perform rigorous unit and integration testing to ensure software quality and adherence to industry standards (e.g., DO-178C).
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and quality assurance.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and problem-solving sessions to maintain high code quality and foster continuous improvement.
• Document software designs, specifications, and test plans thoroughly.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in avionics and air traffic management.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the team's technical capabilities.

'Must have' Skills:

• Embedded software requirements engineering and architecture (static and dynamic).
• Design and development experience (algorithms, interfaces, schedulers, abstraction, and modularization).
• Proven expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, or ADA.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) principles and application.
• In-depth knowledge of avionics communication protocols (e.g., A653, AFDX, CAN, Ethernet, etc).
• Experience with software development processes compliant with DO-178 B/C standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git) and change management systems (e.g., Jira).

'Good to have' skills:

• System knowledge of ATSU, SATCOM, Datalink, FMS, CMU, or similar systems.
• Model development experience using Matlab, Simulink, or SCADE.
• Familiarity with air traffic management concepts, systems, and regulations is highly desirable.
• Strong Project management skills to drive large teams/workloads.

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.