Avionics & Communication - IPT Head

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:
• Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)
• Navigation systems (GNSS, INS, radio navigation aids)
• Flight control & monitoring interfaces
• Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
• Ensure system design complies with:
  oARP4754A / ARP4761
  o DO-178C (Software)
  o DO-254 (Hardware)
• Develop and review:
  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.
• Strong exposure to:
  o Avionics system development lifecycle
  o Aircraft NPD programs.
• Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of:
  o Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)
  o Flight deck systems & avionics integration
  o Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)

Familiarity with:
o MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)
o Simulation/integration environments
Understanding of:
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.