Technical Lead - LabView

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) in Bengaluru (Bangalore) seeks a Hardware Test Engineer for IFE systems to support LRU ATP station development, HW/SW fixtures, and calibration, coordinating with contract manufacturers to ensure robust testability.

The role requires a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering and 8–12 years of avionics embedded HW test experience, with skills in AutoCAD, LabVIEW, Linux scripting, and test equipment usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• 8–12 years of embedded HW development ATP experience.
• Experience in avionics HW test, documentation and collaboration with development teams.
• Proficient with Linux scripting.
• Experience using AutoCAD and LabVIEW.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop LRU ATP stations (hardware), troubleshoot and maintain HW/SW fixtures and cables.
• Release hardware/test assets in PDM (Team Center) and provide schedules.
• Support ATP deployment at contract manufacturers and maintain equipment.
• Maintain ATE testbench and manual ATP stations; perform HW/SW troubleshooting.
• Ensure timely calibration and certification of test stations at the development site.

Skills

Embedded HW development

ATP testing

Linux scripting

Documentation

MS Office

Education

B.Sc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

LabVIEW

Spectrum analyzer

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Soldering station

Job description

Location: Bangalore - Indraprastha, 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.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the TIECC IFE Hardware Test Engineer is to provide engineering support in the areas of LRU and PCBA ATP station development and support for contract manufacturers.

Internal customers

• IFE HW Engineering Manager
• Product Manager
• Project engineer
• Product engineer, Industrialization engineer and IFE industrial OPS management.

External customers

• Contract manufacturer.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for LRU manual ATP station development :
• HW, SW, fixtures and cables development, release in PDM (Team Center), troubleshooting and maintenance
• Reporting to development team, provide schedule etc.
• Responsible to support at IFE contract manufacturers:
• Deployment of newly developed ATP station(s) to external contract manufacturer(s).
• ATE Testbench tester developed by AGS team - maintenance and HW troubleshooting.
• Manual ATP test stations developed by IFE HW TE team - maintenance and HW/SW troubleshooting.
• Responsible for timely test station equipment calibration and certification , located in TIECC for the purpose of the development

Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language

• Bachelor of Science or degree in Electrical Engineering;
• 8 to 12 years of experience in Embedded HW development ATP or similar.
• Experience in avionics HW test, documentation and working with development teams;
• Experience in AutoCAD and LabVIEW SW is essential;
• Proficient with Linux scripting language;
• Experience of the application SW program setup;
• Experience using spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, power supplies, soldering station;
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Personal skills

• Ability to multitask in an environment requirement a high level of detail and accuracy, work independently and take ownership of all assigned tasks;
• Ability to work in a multicultural team with varied degrees of experience;
• Must be self-starter and highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment through ambiguity and evolving requirements;
• Ability to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment;
• Ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve;

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.