Senior Technical Lead - Real-Time Embedded Systems

Senior Technical Lead Location: Bangalore, India Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust. Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 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, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry. Role Overview We are seeking a senior Technical Leader with deep expertise in real-time embedded application development to mentor, guide, and build high-performing engineering teams for safety-critical applications. The role combines hands-on technical leadership, certification ownership, and team capability building aligned with DO-178C. Job Responsibilities Technical Leadership, Mentoring & Team Building Act as a mentor for DO-178C and real-time embedded development across projects. Coach engineers on: DO-178C compliance mindset Real-time embedded design principles High-quality coding, verification, and documentation practices Lead technical reviews, design walkthroughs, and certification readiness sessions. DO-178C & Certification Responsibilities Own and drive DO-178C compliance across the full software life cycle. Guide teams on DAL objectives and compliance strategies. Act as key technical interface during certification audits and authority interactions. Identify certification risks early and drive mitigation plans. Real-Time Embedded Software Development Provide architectural and hands-on guidance for: Embedded Linux applications with real-time constraints Review and approve software architecture, design, and implementation for safety and real-time correctness. Collaborate with system and hardware teams for end-to-end integration. Verification, Quality & Process Lead verification and validation (V&V) strategy and execution. Ensure compliance with: Requirements-based testing Structural coverage (Statement, Decision, MC/DC) Verification independence Guide teams on tool qualification (DO-330) and verification automation. Mandatory Skills & Qualifications Leadership & Mentoring Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and leading embedded software teams. Demonstrated ability to build teams from scratch or scale existing teams. Experience defining technical standards, review mechanisms, and skill-development plans. DO-178C & Certification Strong hands-on experience with DO-178C, preferably DAL A or DAL B. Deep expertise in: Requirements-based development Traceability and lifecycle compliance Certification audits and authority interactions Experience with DO-178C supplements: DO-330 Embedded & Real-Time Development Strong experience in real-time embedded application development. Hands-on expertise in: Bare-metal programming Embedded Linux or any RTOS Programming & Tools Proficiency in C and C++ Experience with: Cross-compilers, GDB Requirements tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion) Verification tools (e.g. RTRT) Configuration management (Git) Experience & Education 15+ years of experience in avionics or safety-critical embedded software. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering discipline. At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world. Experience Level Senior Level