Lead Avionics Systems Engineer- Display System, Navigation, Graphics

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Science, Electronics, Aeronautical, Systems Engineering, or related discipline) with 8–15 years of experience in avionics systems engineering.
• Strong experience in Systems Engineering throughout the complete product development lifecycle.
• Expertise in Human Machine Interface (HMI/UI) design and development for Primary Flight Display (PFD), Navigation Display (ND), MAP functionality, and Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• Good knowledge of SAE ARP4754A (System Development) and SAE ARP4761 (Safety Assessment Process).
• Experience with TSO/ETSO, MOPS, and compliance/certification requirements.
• Hands-on experience with system integration benches, hardware/software integration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Requirements Management, System Architecture, Configuration Management, and Change Control.
• Extensive experience in System Integration, Integration Verification & Validation (IV&V), and system-level testing.
• Working knowledge of avionics communication protocols including ARINC 429, ARINC 453, and ARINC 664 (AFDX).
• Good understanding of ARINC 653 architecture and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with DO-178B/C and DO-254 development assurance standards.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Experience in requirements Allocation, decomposition, verification, validation, and traceability.
• Experience in certification activities, regulatory compliance, and participation in internal and external audits.
• Exposure to Avionics LRU (Line Replaceable Unit) architecture, system design, and development.
• Basic understanding of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) architecture and partitioned systems.
• Knowledge of System Safety Assessment (SSA) processes, including hazard identification and hazard analysis.
• Experience performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and reliability analysis.
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA certification processes and aircraft airworthiness regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Avionics experience with one or more of the following systems: Display & Graphics, Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), Navigation Display (ND), Moving Map, and Flight Management System (FMS).
• Experience in System Architecture, System Design, Requirements Development, Verification, and Validation.
• Perform System Requirements Validation with a focus on reliability, maintainability, testability, regulatory compliance, and certification.
• Experience in the development and review of System Safety requirements within the aerospace domain.
• Good understanding of System Safety Assessment (SSA) and Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) for aircraft systems and functions in accordance with the ARP4761 process and methodology.
• Understanding of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes, Effects and Cause Analysis (FMECA), and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) in accordance with ARP4761, ARP4754A, and MIL-STD-882.
• Good understanding of certification activities, including Type Certification (TC) and Supplemental Type Certification (STC).
• Understanding of Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) and associated compliance activities.
• Strong understanding of system architectures with the ability to define and implement architecture-level changes.
• Support planning, definition, and verification of System Safety requirements to ensure design integrity and certification compliance throughout the aircraft system/subsystem lifecycle.
• Contribute to System Engineering processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure system safety across all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Collaborate with System Leaders and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure the safety of aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, including requirement, design, development revisions, and engineering changes to formal Change Control Boards (CCB).
• Participate in Safety Review Panels and coordinate with engineering disciplines and specialty engineering groups to define and validate safety requirements.
• Review flight documentation, operational scenarios, and engineering changes to assess safety impacts.
• Perform verification, testing, and validation to ensure system designs meet safety, operational, functional, and certification requirements.
• Develop and support planning, implementation, and monitoring of Requirements Management, Risk Management, Issue Management, and Opportunity Management processes and tools.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.