Principal Engineer – Systems

. Lead decomposition of customer requirements into system, subsystem, and component-level requirements .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeBengaluru • IndiaLeadWebsite

Tools & technologies

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Key responsibilities & impact

Lead decomposition of customer requirements into system, subsystem, and component-level requirements
Provide technical leadership to Systems Engineers developing complex Traffic Surveillance solutions
Develop and verify DAL B compliant avionics systems within the CNS domain
Define system architectures, interfaces, and verification strategies for advanced surveillance products
Develop tools and automation to improve systems engineering and verification efficiency
Create system integration and verification strategies, including test plans, procedures, execution, and comprehensive test reports
Produce certification artifacts and support regulatory compliance activities in accordance with aerospace standards
Collaborate with software architects and engineering teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and sustainable system solutions
Drive engineering process improvements, technical roadmaps, and organizational capability development
Mentor engineers and contribute to talent development, performance management, and technical excellence initiatives
Support the complete product lifecycle from customer requirements through system validation and certification

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM discipline
10+ years of experience in avionics systems engineering
8+ years of experience across the complete Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
8+ years of experience capturing and managing system requirements using Jama and/or IBM DOORS
7+ years of experience developing system architectures, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), functional decomposition, and system design documentation
5+ years of experience developing integration, verification, and validation strategies for safety-critical avionics systems
5+ years of experience with avionics communication protocols including AFDX, ARINC 429, ARINC 615/615A, and Ethernet
5+ years of experience applying ARP4754A/B and ARP4761
3+ years of certification experience supporting FAA, certification authorities, or internal certification organizations
5+ years of experience in Agile development environments using JIRA and Confluence
3+ years of experience developing automation tools using Python
Experience with Jama, DOORS, Git, Subversion, and RapiTest
Experience integrating hardware and software within complex avionics platforms
8+ years of analytical problem-solving and technical decision-making experience in complex engineering environments
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Background check and drug screen required for every external new hire in India

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