Avionics & Communication - IPT Head

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain
  • Proven leadership of IPTs or large cross-functional teams
  • Expertise in avionics system development lifecycle
  • Strong knowledge of avionics architectures, communication protocols, and certification standards
  • Experience with eVTOL, UAV, or advanced air mobility programs is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT ensuring program alignment
  • Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality for avionics systems
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for project success
  • Serve as the primary interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Define avionics system architecture and drive system-level trade studies
  • Lead system integration and oversee V&V strategy execution
  • Drive certification activities and manage certification artifacts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead cutting-edge aerospace projects
  • Engage with advanced technologies and systems
  • Collaborative work environment with distributed teams
  • Professional development opportunities in a thriving industry
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
Program & IPT Leadership:
  • Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.
  • Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
  • Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification).
  • ct as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
System Architecture & Design:
  • Define avionics system architecture, including:
  • Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)
  • Navigation systems (GNSS, INS, radio navigation aids)
  • Flight control & monitoring interfaces
  • Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
  • Ensure system design complies with:
    oARP4754A / ARP4761
    o DO-178C (Software)
    o DO-254 (Hardware)
  • Develop and review:
    o System Requirements (SRD)
    o Interface Control Documents (ICD)
    o Architecture documents
Integration & Validation:
  • Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
  • Oversee verification & validation (V&V) strategy and execution:
    o HIL/SIL simulations
    o Ground & flight testing support.
  • Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).
Certification & Compliance:
  • Drive certification activities in line with:
    o FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations
  • Manage certification artifacts:
    o PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews
    o Compliance matrices
    o Test plans & reports
  • Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.
Stakeholder & Customer Management:
  • ct as technical focal point for avionics domain.
  • Present design progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
  • Support proposal/RFQ responses, estimation, and technical solutioning.
Risk & Configuration Management:
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.
  • Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
  • Manage dependencies across IPTs (structures, propulsion, electrical).
Experience:
  • 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
  • Strong exposure to:
    o Avionics system development lifecycle
    o Aircraft NPD programs.
  • Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.
Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of:
    o Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)
    o Flight deck systems & avionics integration
    o Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)
Familiarity with:
o MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)
o Simulation/integration environments
Understanding of:
o EWIS integration
o Electrical power systems interface with avionics
Leadership & Soft Skills:
  • Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
  • bility to manage distributed (onsite-offshore) teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with eVTOL / UAV / advanced air mobility programs.
  • Exposure to cybersecurity in avionics (DO-326A).
  • Knowledge of digital thread / PLM environments (3DX, Teamcenter).
Key Deliverables:
  • vionics system architecture and design baseline.
  • Integrated and validated avionics systems.
  • Certification-ready documentation & compliance artifacts.
  • On-time IPT deliverables aligned with program milestones
Reporting Structure:
  • Reports to: Program Manager / Chief Engineer.
  • Leads: Avionics IPT team (System, Design, V&V, Certification engineers).
Qualification:
  • Bachelor's / Master's in:
    o Aerospace Engineering.
    o Electronics & Communication.
    o Avionics / Electrical Engineering.

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