Location: Bangalore Anchorage, India Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune among others. Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Transport, Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets. Primary Purpose of the Role This position is for a highly motivated individual who will lead a team of software developers working on Security Gateway for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. You will join our Engineering Competence Center at Bangalore, and will be responsible to lead the software design, development and testing activities in this domain based on the project requirements coming from a Business Line. You will interface with Systems, project and quality teams, and be responsible for meeting the QCD commitments as per the project needs. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Technical Leadership of a software team developing Embedded Security Gateway for connectivity with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Responsible for software deliverables such as software requirement specifications, software architecture design documents, test procedures and test cases Work closely with System Engineers to understand the system requirements and translate them into clear software requirements. Lead and/or participate in technical reviews, SW phase reviews, gate reviews, quality and safety reviews. Interface with Software Architect and take a lead in software design development activities Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team located internationally Maintain integrity and work ethics within the team Skills Required Mandatory Skills 10+ years of experience in design development of software solutions in complex embedded systems Strong programming skills in C/Embedded C Expertise in embedded software development on Linux or any RTOS platform Expertise in Networking protocols – UDP, TCP/IP, TFTP etc. Working knowledge of firewall policies (blacklist, flow regulation, anti-flooding), state machine equation interpreter Exposure to complete Software Development Life Cycle (software requirement analysis, design, coding and testing activities) Knowledge of configuration management tools - GIT / Jenkins / JIRA Sound knowledge of safety standards in aerospace, automotive or railways domain Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good to have Experience in DO-178C standards and processes Knowledge about avionics protocols (ARINC-429, ARINC-664, RS-232) Hands-on experience with syntax analyzers – JSON, A702, BITE Knowledge of scripting languages like Python Understanding of Agile methodology Educational Qualification Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science Engineering, Electronics Communication or equivalent Values and Behaviors High level of autonomy and efficiency. Ability to manage multiple kind of activities in parallel. Good organizational abilities and Good interpersonal skills Self-motivated, ability to work independently with minimal direction. We also attach great importance to Soft skills, adaptability, openness and continuous improvement. Your autonomy and your taste for teamwork, your rigor and curiosity are all qualities that we value every day. Language Ability communicate in English verbally and through written form. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here, apply now! Interested in a CAREER IN THE RAIL transportation sector? To see our jobs in the railway market, please visit our dedicated site here