Principal Engineer - V&V (Hybrid)

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

 Position Role Type: Hybrid Principal Verification Engineer – Avionics V&V & Test Automation Collins Aerospace | RTX Engineer with Precision. Automate with Purpose. Redefine Aerospace. At Collins Aerospace , we are redefining the future of aerospace through advanced avionics, intelligent systems, and innovative engineering solutions. As part of RTX, a global aerospace and defense leader, we bring together talented engineers to solve complex challenges and develop technologies that make modern flight safer, smarter, and more reliable. Our avionics solutions support aircraft operating around the world, helping keep passengers, flight crews, military personnel, and critical operations connected and informed. From advanced aircraft electronics to mission-critical onboard systems, our technologies are integral to the future of flight. Are you passionate about software quality, test automation, and safety-critical engineering? Do you enjoy solving complex verification challenges and building automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency? Join our team as a Principal Verification Engineer – Avionics V&V & Test Automation and help deliver high-quality avionics software through rigorous verification, intelligent automation, and industry-leading safety standards.

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with 10–14 years of experience to contribute to software Verification and Validation (V&V) for safety-critical avionics systems. In this role, you will work across software verification, hardware-software integration, structural coverage analysis, resource margin analysis, and test automation. You will develop tools using C# and Python to streamline verification activities, improve test coverage, and drive greater automation across the software verification lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will help ensure that avionics software meets stringent aerospace quality and certification requirements, including DO-178B/C. If you enjoy combining software engineering expertise with analytical problem-solving and automation innovation, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the technologies that power modern aviation. What You’ll Do Drive safety-critical software verification: Perform software Verification and Validation activities in accordance with DO-178B/C guidelines and applicable project requirements. Lead hardware-software integration testing: Execute black-box integration testing using emulator-based environments to validate system behavior, interfaces, and functional performance. Ensure structural coverage and model quality: Perform structural coverage analysis and model coverage analysis to demonstrate verification completeness and support certification objectives. Analyze system resource margins: Conduct memory, stack usage, and timing margin analysis to assess software resource utilization and support reliable system performance. Build intelligent test automation: Develop and enhance verification tools using C# and Python to maximize test automation, improve repeatability, and reduce manual verification effort. Experience with NI LabVIEW will be an added advantage. Verify avionics communication interfaces: Work with communication protocols such as CAN, ARINC 429, AFDX, and Time-Triggered Protocol to support robust avionics system integration. Manage configuration and change control: Use engineering and configuration management tools such as Polarion, IBM DOORS, Synergy, and TortoiseSVN to maintain traceability, manage changes, and support controlled software development. Collaborate across engineering teams: Engage with Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and cross-functional stakeholders for technical discussions, issue resolution, reviews, and