About this role
Lead and execute RTCA DO-160G qualification and compliance testing for avionics and airborne electronic equipment. The role combines deep expertise in environmental, EMC, electrical, and reliability validation with customer-facing technical leadership to support aerospace product certification, qualification, and regulatory compliance programs.
The candidate will act as a subject matter expert for avionics validation activities, engage with aerospace customers, define validation strategies, execute qualification campaigns, troubleshoot failures, and support certification ready documentation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Avionics Validation & Qualification Testing
Test Planning & Compliance
Interpret customer, regulatory, certification and test plan requirements and translate them into measurement protocols
Hands-on Testing
Execute and supervise testing related to:
EMI EMC and Environmental testsAnalysis & Reporting
Prepare test reportsDrive first-pass success through robust validation planning.2. Customer Engagement & Technical Solutioning
Technical Consulting
Work directly with aerospace OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and certification agencies.Support technical discussions during RFQs, proposals, and project kick-offs.Develop Statements of Work (SoW), effort estimates, schedules, and quotations.3. Laboratory Excellence & Capability Development
Test Infrastructure
Define and improve avionics test capabilities.Optimize test throughput, repeatability, and measurement accuracy.Ensure compliance with quality systems and accreditation requirements.Process Improvement
Standardize test methods and reporting formats.Develop automation solutions for repeatable test execution.Contribute to laboratory expansion and aerospace capability development.Required Qualifications
Education
B.E. / B.Tech in:Electronics & Communication EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringExperience
7-14 years of experience in avionics validation, EMC testing, environmental testing, or aerospace qualification engineering.Minimum 2 years of hands-on RTCA DO-160G testing experience.Experience working with aerospace OEMs, avionics suppliers, or accredited test laboratories.Technical Skills
Mandatory
Strong understanding of RTCA DO-160G requirements.Knowledge of avionics architectures and airborne electronic systems.Experience in environmental and EMC qualification testing.Familiarity with aerospace compliance documentation.Test planning, execution, failure analysis, and reporting expertise.Preferred Standards Knowledge
DO-160GDO-178CDO-254ARP4754AARP4761MIL-STD-461MIL-STD-464AS9100IEC 61000 SeriesTools & Equipment
Hands-on experience with:
EMI ReceiversSpectrum AnalyzersSignal GeneratorsRF Power AmplifiersLISNsCurrent ProbesEMC AntennasEnvironmental ChambersVibration ShakersData Acquisition SystemsOscilloscopesLabVIEWPython-based Test AutomationCore Competencies
Technical Leadership
Aerospace validation expertiseEMC troubleshooting and diagnosticsEnvironmental qualification strategyCertification readinessCommercial Acumen
Customer engagementTechnical proposal preparationEffort estimation and quotation supportTechnical consultingCommunication
Customer presentationsTechnical report writingExecutive-level communicationStakeholder managementProblem Solving
Root cause analysisDesign validationRisk assessmentContinuous improvementPreferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience in:
Commercial AviationDefense & Military AerospaceUAV / Drone SystemsSpace ElectronicsAircraft Power SystemsFlight Control SystemsAerospace Communication SystemsPosition Level
Technical Expert / Senior Validation Engineer
Location: Bengaluru
BE / B-tech
8 - 10 year