Title - IPT Head Avionics & Communication
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Key Responsibilities
- Program & IPT Leadership
- Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.
- Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
- Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification).
- Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- System Architecture & Design
- Define avionics system architecture, including:
o Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)
o Navigation systems (GNSS, INS, radio navigation aids)
o Flight control & monitoring interfaces
- Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
- Ensure system design complies with:
o ARP4754A / ARP4761
o DO-178C (Software)
o DO-254 (Hardware)
o System Requirements (SRD)
o Interface Control Documents (ICD)
o Architecture documents
- Integration & Validation
- Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
- Oversee verification & validation (V&V) strategy and execution:
o HIL/SIL simulations
o Ground & flight testing support
- Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).
- Certification & Compliance
- Drive certification activities in line with:
o FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations
- Manage certification artifacts:
o PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews
o Compliance matrices
o Test plans & reports
- Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.
- Stakeholder & Customer Management
- Act as technical focal point for avionics domain.
- Present design progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Support proposal/RFQ responses, estimation, and technical solutioning.
- Risk & Configuration Management
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.
- Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
- Manage dependencies across IPTs (structures, propulsion, electrical). Experience
- 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
o Avionics system development lifecycle
o Aircraft NPD programs
- Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.
Technical Skills
o Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)
o Flight deck systems & avionics integration
o Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)
o MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)
o Simulation/integration environments
o EWIS integration
o Electrical power systems interface with avionics Leadership & Soft Skills
- Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
- Ability to manage distributed (onsite-offshore) teams
- Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset Preferred Skills
- Experience with eVTOL / UAV / advanced air mobility programs
- Exposure to cybersecurity in avionics (DO-326A)
- Knowledge of digital thread / PLM environments (3DX, Teamcenter) Key Deliverables
- Avionics system architecture and design baseline
- Integrated and validated avionics systems
- Certification-ready documentation & compliance artifacts
- On-time IPT deliverables aligned with program milestones Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Program Manager / Chief Engineer
- Leads: Avionics IPT team (System, Design, V&V, Certification engineers)
Qualification:
- Bachelor's / Master's in:
o Aerospace Engineering
o Electronics & Communication
o Avionics / Electrical Engineering
