Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded C and RTOS

Senior Engineer

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.

Key Skills: Embedded C, RTOS having 5yrs-7yrs experience

Primary Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with experience in RTOS or our next generation Avionics platforms. The ideal candidate will be proficient in embedded C programming, low-level hardware interfacing, and safety-critical software development. This role involves developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software that directly controls hardware, working closely with system and hardware engineering teams to meet certification standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software components for avionics platform computers.

• Implement device drivers and hardware abstraction layers managing peripherals (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).

• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure compliance with DO-178C standards.

• Collaborate with safety, hardware, and system engineering teams to meet project and certification requirements.

• Create software development documents such as requirements, design documents, test cases, and verification reports.

• Support debugging, verification, and validation activities following avionics safety guidelines.

Skills Required

• Proven experience (5-8 years) in embedded software development using C language and RTOS

• Strong knowledge of microcontroller architectures and low-level programming (e.g., direct register access, interrupt handling).

• Good understanding of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, ADC).

• Hands-on experience of DO-178C certification processes, artifacts, and objectives.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an international team.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN) and software configuration management.

• Good communication skills in English to effectively participate in reviews and documentation.

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