Technical Expert – Avionics Validation & DO-160G Qualification Testing
Job Description
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 tests
Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare test reports
• Drive 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 Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
Experience
• 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-160G
• DO-178C
• DO-254
• ARP4754A
• ARP4761
• MIL-STD-461
• MIL-STD-464
• AS9100
• IEC 61000 Series
Tools & Equipment
Hands-on experience with:
• EMI Receivers
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Signal Generators
• RF Power Amplifiers
• LISNs
• Current Probes
• EMC Antennas
• Environmental Chambers
• Vibration Shakers
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Oscilloscopes
• LabVIEW
• Python-based Test Automation
Core Competencies
Technical Leadership
• Aerospace validation expertise
• EMC troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Environmental qualification strategy
• Certification readiness
Commercial Acumen
• Customer engagement
• Technical proposal preparation
• Effort estimation and quotation support
• Technical consulting
Communication
• Customer presentations
• Technical report writing
• Executive-level communication
• Stakeholder management
Problem Solving
• Root cause analysis
• Design validation
• Risk assessment
• Continuous improvement
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates with experience in:
• Commercial Aviation
• Defense & Military Aerospace
• UAV / Drone Systems
• Space Electronics
• Aircraft Power Systems
• Flight Control Systems
• Aerospace Communication Systems
Position Level
Technical Expert / Senior Validation Engineer
Location: Bengaluru
Requirements
Function: Analyst
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level