Responsibilities:

Program & IPT Leadership:

- Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.
- Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
- Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V;, certification).
- Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

System Architecture & Design:

- Define avionics system architecture, including:
- Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)
- Navigation systems (GNSS, INS, radio navigation aids)
- Flight control & monitoring interfaces
- Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
- Ensure system design complies with: oARP4754A / ARP4761

o DO-178C (Software)

o DO-254 (Hardware)

- Develop and review: o System Requirements (SRD)

o Interface Control Documents (ICD)

o Architecture documents

Integration & Validation:

- Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
- Oversee verification & validation (V&V;) strategy and execution: o HIL/SIL simulations o Ground & flight testing support.

- Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).

Certification & Compliance:

- Drive certification activities in line with: o FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations

- Manage certification artifacts: o PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews o Compliance matrices o Test plans & reports

- Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.

Stakeholder & Customer Management:

- Act as technical focal point for avionics domain.
- Present design progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

- Support proposal/RFQ responses, estimation, and technical solutioning.

Risk & Configuration Management:





- Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.

- Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
- Manage dependencies across IPTs (structures, propulsion, electrical).

Experience:

- 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
- Solid exposure to: o Avionics system development lifecycle o Aircraft NPD programs.

- Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of: o Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)

o Flight deck systems & avionics integration o Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)

Familiarity with: o MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)

o Simulation/integration environments

Understanding of:

o EWIS integration o Electrical power systems interface with avionics

Leadership & Soft Skills:

- Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to manage distributed (onsite-offshore) teams.
- Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience with eVTOL / UAV / advanced air mobility programs.
- Exposure to cybersecurity in avionics (DO-326A).
- Knowledge of digital thread / PLM environments (3DX, Teamcenter).

Key Deliverables:

- Avionics system architecture and design baseline.
- Integrated and validated avionics systems.
- Certification-ready documentation & compliance artifacts.
- On-time IPT deliverables aligned with program milestones

Reporting Structure:

- Reports to: Program Manager / Chief Engineer.
- Leads: Avionics IPT team (System, Design, V&V;, Certification engineers).

Qualification:

- Bachelor's / Master's in: o Aerospace Engineering.

o Electronics & Communication.

o Avionics / Electrical Engineering.

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