Technical Lead - Platform SW (Avionics)

Primary Purpose of the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and maintenance of embedded software components for Avionics computers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team to ensure high-quality and efficient software delivery.
• Implement and optimize device drivers and middleware layers on RTOS-based systems.
• Conduct and lead design & code reviews to ensure compliance with DO-178C standards.
• Collaborate closely with safety, hardware, and system engineering teams to meet certification and project objectives.
• Create and review software development artifacts including requirements, design documents, test cases, and verification reports.
• Support debugging, verification, and validation activities adhering to avionics safety guidelines.

Mandatory Skills

• Proven experience (8-12 years) in embedded software development using C language.
• Strong knowledge of device driver development and hardware interfaces (e.g., ARINC-429, Flash memory, Ethernet, PCI etc.).
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, ThreadX) and multitasking concepts.
• Hands-on experience of DO-178C certification processes, artifacts, and objectives.
• Understanding of safety-critical software design practices and standards.