Job Description

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Work Type: Full Time

Bring the Aircraft to Life

This is where hardware and software become a flying machine. We are looking for a hands-on integration engineer who lives at the intersection of avionics, flight controls, and real-world testing. You will be the one connecting the "brain" (our

Flight Control Computer - FCC

) to the "nervous system" (the avionics suite), the "senses" (

Air Data, AHRS

), and the "muscles" (the actuators). Your mission is to own the integration process, from managing interface documents to running tests on the Iron Bird, and ultimately supporting the aircraft as it takes flight.

About The ePlane Company

The ePlane Company is at the forefront of India's urban air mobility revolution. Incubated at IIT Madras, we are a deep-tech startup dedicated to designing and building the world's most compact electric flying taxi. Our mission is to make door-to-door flying a reality, drastically reducing commute times and decongesting our cities for a cleaner, greener future. We're a passionate team of engineers, designers, and visionaries working on cutting-edge technology, and we're looking for brilliant minds to help us take flight.

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Avionics & FCC System Integration Engineer, you will be the primary owner of bringing these critical systems together. You will:

Own the Interface:

Develop, manage, and rigorously validate the

Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

for all avionics and flight control systems, including the

FCC, inceptors, cockpit panels, Air Data & AHRS units, CNS equipment,

and the

electrical power distribution system

.

Plan the Integration:

Author and maintain the master

System Integration Plan

, defining the step-by-step process to build, test, and validate the complete system.

Lead Hands-on Integration:

Take the lead in the physical and logical integration of all components on our

System Integration Labs (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) benches, and the full-scale Iron Bird

.

Troubleshoot & Solve:

Be the first line of defense in diagnosing complex integration issues. You will be hands-on with data bus analyzers, oscilloscopes, and software tools to debug issues related to

avionics wiring, signal integrity, network protocols, and power-on sequences

.

Execute Ground Testing:

Develop and execute comprehensive

ground test plans

for the integrated systems on the aircraft, including power system checks and

EMI/EMC pre-qualification testing

.

Perform System Calibration:

Lead and document the calibration of critical sensors, actuators, and control systems to ensure flight readiness.

Support Flight Test:

Work directly with the flight test team to prepare the aircraft, manage system configurations, monitor telemetry, and analyze post-flight data.

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Experience:

5+ years

of hands-on experience in the integration and testing of avionics and flight control systems for aerospace vehicles.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Hands-on Systems Expertise:

Proven, practical experience assembling, integrating, and troubleshooting complex systems, including

Flight Control Computers (FCCs), inceptors, Air Data Systems, AHRS, cockpit displays, and CNS equipment

.

ICD Management:

Demonstrable experience authoring and managing

Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

.

Lab Experience:

Extensive experience setting up and operating

SIL, HIL, and/or Iron Bird

test environments.

Avionics Protocols:

In-depth knowledge of standard avionics data buses and protocols, such as

CAN, ARINC 429, and AFDX/Ethernet

.

Electrical & Wiring Knowledge:

Solid understanding of

aerospace wiring practices

,

power distribution systems

(AC/DC), and

signal integrity

principles.

Test Plan Development:

Experience writing and executing formal

ground test

and

flight test

procedures, with some exposure to

EMI/EMC test principles

.

Calibration Experience:

Must have experience performing system

calibrations

(e.g., sensor bias removal, actuator rigging).

Preferred Qualifications (Good-to-Haves)

A Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Direct experience with

fly-by-wire (FBW)

systems. Experience in the

eVTOL/UAM

or experimental aircraft industry. Proficiency with test automation scripting (e.g.,

Python

). Familiarity with certification standards like

ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254

, and environmental qualification standards (

DO-160

). Hands-on experience with specific bus analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, PEAK-System) and lab equipment.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on a groundbreaking product that will redefine urban transportation. A dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment with a brilliant and passionate team. Competitive salary and benefits. * A culture of innovation where your ideas can directly impact the future of flight.