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.

Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)

Flight control & monitoring interfaces

Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.

Ensure system design complies with: oARP4754A / ARP4761

DO-178C (Software)

Develop and review:

System Requirements (SRD)

Interface Control Documents (ICD)

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

DO-178C (Software)

DO-254 (Hardware)

Develop and review:

System Requirements (SRD)

Interface Control Documents (ICD)





Architecture documents

Integration & Validation:

Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).

Oversee verification & validation (V&V;) strategy and execution:

HIL/SIL simulations

Ground & flight testing support.

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

Certification & Compliance:

Drive certification activities in line with:

FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations

Manage certification artifacts:

PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews

Compliance matrices

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.

Strong exposure to:

Avionics system development lifecycle





Aircraft NPD programs.

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

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of:

Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)

Flight deck systems & avionics integration

Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)

Familiarity with:

MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)

Simulation/integration environments

Understanding Of

EWIS integration

Electrical power systems interface with avionics

Leadership & Soft Skills

Robust 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:

Aerospace Engineering.

Electronics & Communication.

Avionics / Electrical Engineering.

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