Associate Scientist - Avionics Engineer

We are looking for an Associate Avionics Engineer to support the design, development, testing, integration, and qualification of avionics systems for aerospace applications. The role requires hands-on involvement in embedded systems development, controller design, hardware integration, PCB development, system testing, and technical documentation while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of avionics subsystems and embedded electronic hardware. Support controller development for aerospace systems and subsystem integration. Develop and implement embedded firmware for microcontroller-based applications. Design electronic schematics and multilayer PCBs for avionics hardware.

Interface, integrate, and validate sensors and actuators for aerospace applications. Implement and troubleshoot communication interfaces including UART, I²C, and SBUS protocols. Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and functional testing of avionics systems. Support system-level integration, qualification, and verification activities.

Conduct instrumentation setup, hardware testing for valves and actuators , and troubleshooting using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and multimeters . Maintain technical documentation, design reports, test reports, qualification records, and configuration documentation. Coordinate with propulsion, structures, manufacturing, software, and systems engineering teams for subsystem integration.

Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality standards during development and testing activities.

Requirements

Sound understanding of embedded systems, digital electronics, and microcontroller architecture. Knowledge of communication protocols including UART, I²C, and SBUS. Familiarity with controller development and embedded C/C++ programming. Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools. Understanding of sensor and actuator modelling, interfacing, and integration.

Knowledge of electronic circuit design, debugging, and hardware validation. Ability to work in laboratory for flight qualification of propulsion module electronics including but not limited to valves , actuators and electronic control units Perform receiving inspections of components and troubleshoot using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and multimeters .

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Good technical documentation and reporting skills. Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Qualifications

B.E./ B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Avionics, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in PCB designing, schematics, fabrication, and testing .

Preferred Skills

Hands-on-experience in testing electronic control units, attitude control systems, solenoid valves and other flight hardware for satellite systems. Familiarity with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad , OrCAD, or EAGLE. Knowledge of embedded development environments and debugging tools. Familiarity with hardware testing equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers , and power supplies.

Knowledge of aerospace avionics architecture and system integration processes. Familiarity with version control systems and software development workflows is an added advantage.