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About Sarla Aviation Sarla Aviation is at the forefront of revolutionizing urban air mobility with its cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft featuring innovative tilt-rotor technology. Sarla Aviation, a pioneer in the development of sustainable, efficient, and safe air transportation systems, is dedicated to influencing the future of aviation. We are seeking a skilled and driven Flight Test Engineer Embedded Software to join our expanding team and contribute to the success of our eVTOL program. About The Role We're looking for a Flight Test Engineer who brings embedded software domain expertise alongside flight test rigor someone who can review a software baseline with the design team in the morning, run a test point on the aircraft in the afternoon, and lead the debug effort when something doesn't behave as expected. This role closes the loop between flight test execution and embedded software design. You will be the embedded software team's first point of contact within Flight Test, ensuring software changes are validated rigorously before flight and that flight observations translate into actionable design feedback. Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Risk Management - Develop flight test plans, schedules, and operational workflows aligned with program milestones and safety objectives - Participate in test readiness reviews to assess system maturity and team preparedness - Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments with a focus on software-induced hazards, and integrate mitigation strategies into test design - Factor operational and regulatory requirements into test plans and procedures Aircraft & System Readiness - Coordinate with engineering teams to verify aircraft configurations and software baselines ahead of test events - Oversee pre-flight readiness activities and manage logistical needs at test sites - Support hardware and software validation through bench testing and system-level checks Test Execution & Validation - Lead or assist with HIL, SIL, PiL, and other bench tests to validate system functionality - Execute pre-flight and post-flight inspections and operational checklists during live testing - Monitor telemetry during flight tests, analyze real-time data, and provide inputs for test progression decisions - Uphold safety protocols and maintain a controlled, compliant environment during test activities Post-Test Analysis & Reporting - Extract, organize, and analyze flight test data using Excel, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools - Document outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for process and product refinement - Participate in post-flight debriefs with cross-functional teams Embedded Software Liaison - Act as the single point of contact between the Flight Test team and the Embedded Software design team - Participate in software readiness reviews and assess testability of incoming releases - Serve as the first responder for field debugging and resolution of software-related anomalies - Translate flight test findings into clear, reproducible feedback for the design team Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, Software, or a related engineering discipline - 23 years of experience in flight testing, system integration, or embedded software development - Working proficiency in C and/or C++ in an embedded context comfortable reading production firmware, tracing execution paths, and reasoning about real-time behavior - Hands-on exposure to RTOS concepts (task scheduling, interrupts, timing, IPC) and bare-metal programming - Practical experience with embedded communication protocols CAN, UART, SPI, IC, RS-422/485, Ethernet; ARINC-429 or MIL-STD-1553 is a plus - Comfort with embedded debugging tools JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, serial console debugging - Proficiency in Python for test automation, log parsing, and data analysis; working knowledge of MATLAB and Excel - Familiarity with Git, Jira or equivalent issue tracking, and software configuration management practices - Strong understanding of flight test operational frameworks, readiness reviews, and risk management - Familiarity with Indian and international regulatory frameworks for advanced air systems - DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) for Small/Medium drones is desirable Preferred Qualifications - Exposure to flight control software stacks (PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary autopilots) and GCS tools (QGroundControl, MAVLink ecosystem) - Experience with HIL/SIL benches, Simulink-generated autocode, or model-based design workflows - Familiarity with DO-178C, ARP4754A, or equivalent safety-critical software development processes - Scripting ability in Bash or PowerShell for test rig automation and data pipeline tasks - Willingness to relocate and work in dynamic test environments with variable schedules - Physically capable of supporting outdoor test activities and field .
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