Technical Lead

Thales Group; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales India Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer for avionics platforms. You will design and develop software with emphasis on complex architectures, scheduling, RTOS, and DO-178B/C compliant processes for Flight Display System components.

Candidate must be expert in Embedded C, memory management, IMA concepts, and verification using LDRA or RTRT, with hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• EXPERT in Embedded C Programming Language.
• EXPERT in Memory usage, Scheduling and execution time allocation.
• Good understanding of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and RTOS
• Candidate should be Strong in RTRT OR LDRA or other Testing tools Unit Test language & hands on experience in verification.
• Knowledge in Data Structures and Data base management.
• Good experience on Cockpit Display and Graphics, Primary Flight Display, Multi-Functional Display, Flight Management System functionality
• Knowledge in DO178B/C is required and Knowledge of Coding standards e.g. MISRA.
• Candidate should be strong in writing System Specification, High Level Requirements & Low Level Requirements. Also Strong in High Level Test & Low level Test definition procedure & hands on experience in verification.
• Should have overall engineering experiences in software development of Avionics embedded system and experience in software Development Life Cycles
• Knowledge in configuration management tools like clearcase or git is required
• Knowledge about avionics protocols (A429, A664 - AFDX, RS232, Arinc653)
• Good organizational abilities. Good interpersonal skills, writing & verbal skills

Responsibilities

• Development of Platform & Application Software with a good understanding of complex architectures, Scheduling, multi thread program development, RTOS, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for avionics systems (Flight Display System) as per DO178B/C standards
• Demonstrate the technical capabilities in software projects.
• Perform Peer reviews of high level Specifications & Dev artifacts.
• Debugging, bug fixing & enhancements on existing Software.
• To perform Development free hands testing & regression on existing features.
• Ensure quality deliveries before hand-off to Quality Assurance teams for further testing and verification.
• Participate in an AGILE team involved in the development phases by respecting deadlines and contractual milestones.
• Contribute in the development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Provide new product/lean-process ideas and contribute to deploy them.

Skills

Embedded C

Memory management

RTOS

Unit testing tools

Data structures

Cockpit display

DO178B/C knowledge

System requirements writing

Software development lifecycle

ClearCase

Git

LDRA

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering / E&C or equivalent

Tools

LDRA

ClearCase

Git

Job description

Location: Bangalore, India
Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.
Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication or equivalent discipline with 7 to 12 years of relevant experience.

Location:

Thales India Private Limited, Richmond Town, Bengaluru / Hybrid

Job Responsibilities:

• Development of Platform & Application Software with a good understanding of complex architectures, Scheduling, multi thread program development, RTOS, requirements, algorithms, interfaces and designs for avionics systems (Flight Display System) as per DO178B/C standards
• Demonstrate the technical capabilities in software projects.
• Perform Peer reviews of high level Specifications & Dev artifacts.
• Debugging, bug fixing & enhancements on existing Software.
• To perform Development free hands testing & regression on existing features.
• Ensure quality deliveries before hand-off to Quality Assurance teams for further testing and verification.
• Participate in an AGILE team involved in the development phases by respecting deadlines and contractual milestones.
• Contribute in the development, selection, tailoring and deployment of processes, tools and metrics.
• Provide new product/lean-process ideas and contribute to deploy them.

Minimum Skills/Experience:

• EXPERT in Embedded C Programming Language.
• EXPERT in Memory usage, Scheduling and execution time allocation.
• Good understanding of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) and RTOS
• Candidate should be Strong in RTRT OR LDRA or other Testing tools Unit Test language & hands on experience in verification.
• Knowledge in Data Structures and Data base management.
• Good experience on Cockpit Display and Graphics, Primary Flight Display, Multi-Functional Display, Flight Management System functionality
• Knowledge in DO178B/C is required and Knowledge of Coding standards e.g. MISRA.
• Candidate should be strong in writing System Specification, High Level Requirements & Low Level Requirements. Also Strong in High Level Test & Low level Test definition procedure & hands on experience in verification.
• Should have overall engineering experiences in software development of Avionics embedded system and experience in software Development Life Cycles
• Knowledge in configuration management tools like clearcase or git is required
• Knowledge about avionics protocols (A429, A664 - AFDX, RS232, Arinc653)
• Good organizational abilities. Good interpersonal skills, writing & verbal skills

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference - for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.