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Airbus • Bangalore, India

Lead Avionics Software Engineer

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description:

About Organization: As a proven leader in the global aerospace sector, Airbus designs, produces and delivers innovative solutions with the aim to create a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus Engineering in India has evolved as the key contributor for the success of various programs. The center has strong capabilities in the areas of structural analysis, loads, aerodynamics, avionics software design and testing, system simulation, digital mock-up and system installation etc. In the avionics software team, we perform end to end software development activities starting from high level requirements definition to the certification of the software applying product line technology, component based development, formal methods etc.

Role:

Lead Avionics Software Engineer : This role focuses on the pre-development R&T phase for upcoming projects followed by a formal end to end software development lifecycle . You will contribute to predevelopment activities in areas including the technical solution selection of modeling frameworks & Manual Code Framework, define DO-178C/DO-331 certification strategies for safety critical software, and architect/implement high-integrity software solutions.

Core Objectives :

  • Development Framework:
    • Lead the analysis and finalization of the modeling framework (e.g., SCADE, Simulink or similar frameworks) & Manual Code Framework for the new development project, focusing on factors including expressivity and turnaround time between specification and certification.
    • Develop the software solution using the selected frameworks
  • High-Integrity Architecture:
    • Define the software logical and physical architecture, specifically addressing areas including high-integrity principles ,redundancy, performance needs.
    • Functional Breakdown of proposed Architecture at Sub Function / Partitions.
    • Architecture Prototyping:
      • Utilize modeling tools and/or manual coding to validate architecture elements, and quick prototyping to mature the logic behind high Integrity Software Architecture.
  • Certification Strategy:
    • Establish a robust certification strategy adhering to DO-178C and DO-331 DAL-A standards, including the classification of activities into tool-based automation or manual approach .
    • Assess Tool Qualification Level (TQL) requirements for selected frameworks to ensure compliance with DAL-A objectives.
  • Planning & Estimation:
    • Generate ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) estimates by understanding the Functional needs from the Systems Team & Proposed Software Solutions.

Technical Qualifications/Skills:

  • Experience: 12+ Years of proven technical track record in aerospace software development, including exposure to the pre-development or architecture phase of high integrity Software Development.
  • Standards: Knowledge of DO-178C and DO-331 for DAL-A applications.
  • Tools: Hands-on experience with modeling tools like SCADE (specifically KCG code generation), Simulink, or Similar tools for developing high-integrity application logics.
  • SDLC Skills : Requirement Engineering, Software Architecture & Detailed Design, Programming Language(C/C++), Build & Integration.
  • Other Preferred Skills
    • ARINC 653 based Partitioning Environment.
    • Formal Verification of safety properties at the model level
    • Familiarity with Avionics protocol like AFDX, A429, Display Protocols(Like A661)
    • Familiarity with ATA 31 (Alerting & Recording Systems) and the Sub Systems like FWS(Flight Warning System), CDS (Cockpit Display System), and ICP (Interactive Control Panels).

Industry: Avionics/Aerospace

Functional Area: Engineering

Job Disclaimer and Notification

We bring to the notice of all concerned that Airbus Group India Pvt. Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "AIG") follows a fair and merit-based employee selection and recruitment practice. Airbus Group India does not:

• Send job offers from free email services including but not limited to Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail,

• Hotmail and others.

• Authorize anyone to either collect money or arrive at any monetary arrangement in return for a job at AIG.

• Charge / accept any form of consideration or security deposit from job seekers and applicants during any stage of the selection and/ or recruitment process.

• Request for your credit card number or bank account number.

It has come to our attention that fake job offers under the aegis of Airbus India or Airbus Group India Pvt. Ltd. have been circulated by unauthorized personnel. On receipt of an interview call for any job at AIG, the candidate may take some measures such as visiting the official website or career site of Airbus to get the contact details to enquire with the Human Resources department of Airbus India regarding such jobs and/or the interview details and any other relevant information. For further information on Airbus India Careers, please click here. Please check www.airbus.com to get the contact details and enquire with the company to confirm if any information that you have received are genuine; do not respond to any fraudulent communication. AIG will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer not directly made by Airbus Group India Pvt Ltd. anyone making an employment offer in return for money or other type of gain is not authorized by AIG and is not offering an approved job. AIG reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.

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.

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Company benefits

Accrued annual leave
Adoption leave
Annual bonus
Bike parking
Coaching
Complimentary Medical Services
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Enhanced sick pay
Family health insurance
Health insurance
In house training
Language lessons
Mentoring
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
Open to part-time employees
Referral bonus
Sabbaticals
Teambuilding days
Mental health support
Mental health platform access
Mental health first aiders

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165000

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  • Define software development schedules and resource needs.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers for end to end SW Development Activities.
  • E2E SDLC Implementation for New Development Projects for Safety Critical Avionics Software.

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    Airbus India Private Limited

    Employment Type:

    Permanent
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    Experience Level:

    Professional

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    Software Engineering

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