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
- 2–3 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, I²C, 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 operations
- Strong collaboration, communication, debugging, and technical reasoning skills
- Commitment to safety, quality, and operational discipline
Why Join Us
Be part of a world-class team where your work directly shapes the future of urban air mobility. Thrive in a culture of diversity, inclusion, and innovation, where your perspective is valued. Enjoy a competitive compensation package with strong opportunities for growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
How To Apply
Submit your resume through our website www.sarla-aviation.com or via the job post and join us in our journey to redefine aerospace with safety, integrity, and groundbreaking innovation at its core.
Sarla Aviation is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, championing equality, and empowering every individual. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, not just our similarities. Therefore, we warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Join us at Sarla Aviation, where your unique background and perspective are not just welcomed—they are celebrated. 
