Software Lead, Avionics Systems

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Software Lead to spearhead the design, development, and verification of critical software for our next-generation avionics systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in real-time embedded systems and related software aerospace standards (DO-178C), and a proven track record of leading software development teams through the full product lifecycle. This role requires a strong technical leader who can mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, certifiable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, integration, and testing of safety-critical avionics software.
• Define software architectures, high-level designs, and detailed designs in accordance with DO-178C guidelines (or equivalent aerospace standards).
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design to coding, unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to coding standards, software quality metrics, and best practices for embedded systems development.
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions to maintain software integrity and performance.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and verification & validation teams to define interfaces, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless system integration.
• Develop and implement robust testing strategies, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and simulation environments.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and technical risks, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of software requirements specifications (SRS) and software design documents (SDD).
• Participate in formal certification activities and audits, ensuring all documentation and processes meet regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in embedded software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Demonstrable experience with safety-critical software development for avionics systems, adhering to standards such as DO-178B/C (Level A/B).
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) concepts and experience with specific RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS).
• Experience with various communication protocols (e.g., I2C/SPI/RS485/RS422, Ethernet, CAN).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, SVN) and issue tracking systems (e.g., Jira).
• Experience with software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system testing, and test automation frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical and methodical approach.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and highly regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Model-Based Design (MBD) tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), LabView, and scripting language like python, MATLAB etc.
• Familiarity with formal methods and static analysis tools.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and debugging on target hardware.
• Good Understanding of embedded debug interfaces like JTAG, SWD.
• Experience with handling instruments like multimeter, oscilloscopes, logic analysers.
• Familiarity with basic electronic circuit design, debugging, reading schematic.