Position Grade: Senior Architect / Principal Architect
Reporting To: Delivery Manager / Engineering Director – Aerospace & Defense
Domain: Aerospace, Defense & Avionics
Experience: 13–17 Years
Education: B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (Preferred) or equivalent engineering degree
Location: Bangalore
Key Responsibilities
Software Architecture & System Design
Define and maintain software architecture for avionics systems, including:
Flight Control Systems
Mission Computers
Cockpit Display Systems
Communication & Navigation Systems
Health Monitoring Systems
Perform software architecture trade-off studies and technology evaluations.
Translate customer and system requirements into scalable software architecture and detailed technical specifications.
Establish software frameworks, reusable components, and design guidelines across programs.
Aerospace Software Development
Lead architecture design for real-time embedded software applications.
Drive implementation using C/C++, Embedded Linux, and RTOS platforms.
Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, and software quality metrics.
Support software integration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization activities.
Safety & Certification Compliance
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and certification requirements:
DO-178C
DO-331 (Model-Based Development)
ARP4754A
ARP4761
DO-330
DO-254 (working knowledge)
Participate in certification reviews, audits, and customer assessments.
Support safety analysis activities including FHA, FMEA, FTA, and Hazard Assessments.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate directly with global aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Act as technical interface for customers during architecture discussions and design reviews.
Present architectural solutions, risk assessments, and technical recommendations to leadership teams and customers.
Technical Leadership
Provide architectural guidance to development teams a