Technical Lead

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.

Technical Lead - Hardware System Design Engineer

Thales India Engineering Competency Center (ECC) in Bangalore is seeking for an experienced and versatile IVV engineer to join our Flight avionics team dedicated to system integration, verification, and validation of avionics product, as well as a understanding of safety standards and aeronautical regulations.

In this role, you will be in charge of System IVV Engineering activities to demonstrate the compliance and functionalities of equipment in front of system requirements and architecture. You will be developing IVV procedures/approaches, support in system requirement validation and integration/verification of critical calculators, IMA (Integrated Modular Avionics) and visus cockpits for aircraft, helicopters and future flying taxis (eVTOL). Your scope of responsibility is aeronautical equipment level and addresses the Hardware and software system aspects.

Qualifications: B.E./B. Tech or Masters in  Electronics Engineering with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in aeronautic. Higher qualifications of Post-graduation is desirable. Domain experience in civil Avionics design is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of IVV plans in collaboration with the IVV team.

• Carry out the integration activities of avionics platform, including setting up test benches and simulation environments.

• Design, execute, and analyze tests to verify and validate the functionalities and performances of products in accordance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

• Document test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.

• Identify and resolve technical issues in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in the aeronautical industry (DO-178C, DO-254, etc.).

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IVV processes.

• Coordinate the specialists contributing to the definition of the technical solution, the safety and certification specialists.

• Participate in the evolution of the business and the adaptation, improvement of internal practices and processes.

Required Skills:

• Experience in System/hardware/software IVV activities for critical avionics systems.

• Versatile profiles (Hardware/Software) for the verification of avionics platforms.

• Software development skills (C) to create test applications.

• In-depth knowledge of physical interfaces (digital buses A429, A818, LVDS, RS-485, Ethernet/A664, and analog interfaces).

• Experience with internal monitoring and handling measurement devices (generators, oscilloscopes, bus analyser).

• Knowledge of aeronautical standards and regulations (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754, etc.).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in teams.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

• Must have demonstrated leadership skills on complex topics.

• Must be rigorous, organized, autonomous, pro-active and motivated to contain a position within a multidisciplinary team.

• Should be familiar with multi-disciplinary team (BL engineering team, Lab technicians, external labs, Purchase team, ECC Engineering teams and manufacturing teams, …)

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.

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