Principal Engineer

Overview

Work as an experienced Senior Systems Engineer in the avionics domain, contributing to the development, integration, verification, and certification of complex avionics systems including Flight Display Systems & Applications (FDSA), Flight Management Systems (FMS), and Flight Control Systems (FCS). Apply systems-engineering expertise to translate customer and system requirements into robust, safe, and compliant aerospace solutions.

What you'll do

• Apply systems-engineering expertise across FDSA, FMS, FCS, or related avionics domains.
• Work on the development, integration, verification, and certification of complex avionics subsystems.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into clear and traceable engineering requirements.
• Support system architecture, interface definition, integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, verification, and certification teams to deliver integrated avionics solutions.
• Work with avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429 (A429) and AFDX.
• Understand avionics interfaces, data communication, and system-level integration.
• Develop, manage, review, and maintain system requirements using tools such as Jama and DOORS.
• Support requirements verification, validation, traceability, and change management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support testing and verification of avionics subsystems such as FDSA, FMS, and FCS.
• Analyze test results and support resolution of system-level issues.
• Apply aerospace engineering standards and processes to ensure compliance and product quality.
• Work with certification teams to support safety-critical avionics development and certification activities.
• Apply knowledge of ARP4754 and relevant aerospace systems-engineering processes.
• Participate in engineering reviews, assessments, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to solve complex system-level challenges.
• Communicate technical issues, analysis, risks, and recommendations effectively.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, process improvements, and technical knowledge sharing.

What you'll need

• 10+ years of relevant experience in an avionics engineering domain such as FDSA, FMS, FCS, or related avionics systems.
• Strong experience in Systems Engineering within the avionics/aerospace industry.
• Proven experience in the testing, integration, verification, or development of avionics subsystems such as FDSA, FMS, or FCS.
• Strong knowledge of avionics communication protocols, particularly ARINC 429 and AFDX.
• Strong understanding of system requirements and requirements management.
• Hands-on experience with requirements-management tools such as Jama and/or DOORS.
• Strong knowledge of ARP4754 and its application in aerospace systems engineering.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated interest and willingness to learn and grow in Systems Engineering.
• Experience in a highly regulated aerospace or safety-critical engineering environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• For engineering and technical positions, a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with relevant professional experience is typically required, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Nice to have

• Experience across multiple avionics domains such as FDSA, FMS, and FCS.
• Experience with I/O-related engineering activities, including IOCF.
• Experience participating in IPA/IQA audits, assessments, and compliance activities.
• Experience with avionics system integration and interface management.
• Strong understanding of system-level verification and validation.
• Experience working with global customers and geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Experience supporting complete avionics product lifecycles from requirements through integration, verification, and certification.
• Strong understanding of aerospace engineering standards and processes.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive resolution of complex system-level issues.
• B.Tech / BE in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering or M.E / M.Tech in Avionics or a related aerospace discipline.

Details

• Location: DLF Cybercity Gachibowli, Hyderabad, India.
• Hybrid role; employees work regularly both onsite and offsite, with the onsite ratio determined in partnership with the leader.
• Background check and drug screen required for every external new hire in India; drug screening is performed only for Operations Positions.