Sr. Engineer I - Avionics

NewSpace Research and Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies in Bengaluru and Delhi NCR is seeking an avionics software engineer to drive end-to-end development of embedded software for flight controllers, data recorders, and power systems. You will work across bare-metal/RTOS stacks and coordinate with hardware teams to ensure safe and reliable operation.

The role requires hands-on experience with MISRA-C/DO-178, SITL/HITL simulations, and strong communication skills to mentor the team and establish certification-ready

Qualifications

• Architect and implement embedded software from requirements to flight testing.
• Experience with MISRA-C/DO-178 guidelines.
• Establish software certification processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration with systems and hardware teams.
• Mentor team members and drive quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for data recorders, flight controllers, BMS, etc.
• Define software architecture and development plans.
• Review test plans and coordinate SITL/HITL testing.
• Conduct software FMEAs and code reviews.
• Interface with certification agency.

Skills

Embedded C++

Python/Java/C#

RTOS: FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Green Hills

SITL/HITL Simulation

Software architecture

Communication skills

Avionics software development

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

DO-178/ISO26262 tools

Job description

We are a start-up based out of Bengaluru & Delhi NCR. We are engaged in development of next generation missions and technologies (NGM&T) towards future warfare needs of the Indian defence forces. It is undertaking research towards enhancing persistence and autonomy for unmanned vehicles and robotic swarms. NRT’s product development portfolio includes a solar power stratospheric high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) unmanned platform and an air/ground launched stand-off autonomous system.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Development of embedded software for applications such as data recorders, on-board computers, flight controllers, battery management systems, power electronic control systems etc.
• Responsible for driving the end-to-end avionics software development activities: from requirements to flight testing.
• Define software architecture, development plans & process (bare-metal, RTOS, or Model-
• Review unit, integration, and regression test plans, coordinate test execution & report generation.
• Conduct software level FMEAs & Code reviews to ensure clean, scalable, high-quality software that meets MISRA-C/DO-178 guidelines.
• Cross functional interface with systems, electrical power systems, flight controls, hardware teams to ensure smooth integration of software & hardware onto the flight.
• Guide & mentor the team to execute their deliverables.
• Establish processes for software certification in the company. Interface with the certification agency.
• Establish scope and framework for standardization of integration processes and common tools identification. Prepare associated documentation for company records.

Must have skills:

• Experienced in all phases of SW development: from architecture definition to user acceptance.
• Has worked on:
  • Languages: Embedded C++, Python/Java/C#
  • RTOS frameworks such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, Green Hills
  • Setting up of SITL/HITL Simulations & Test-benches
• Excellent articulation, communication & interpersonal skills.
• Experienced in developing software for one or more of avionic components such as sensors(IMU, GPS, airspeed, voltage, current and temperature), payloads(EO/IR Camera, RADAR, LIDAR, LRF), servos/solenoids, Flight Controllers, Data Recorders, On-board Computers,

Good to have skills:

• Experienced in DO-178/ISO26262 certification and standards.
• Experienced in Aerospace/Defence/Automotive domains.
• Bachelors/Masters with at least one degree in Computer Science/Electronics Engineering
• 5+ years of Software Development experience.