Vijay R
Embedded Systems/Software Engineer
Aschheim
Summary
Accomplished Embedded Software Engineer with over 19 years of experience designing and developing safety-critical software for aerospace, automotive, defense, and emerging eVTOL applications. Adept in C/C++ (MISRA compliant) and Java, with deep expertise in real-time operating systems, and certification standards such as DO-178C and ISO 26262. Demonstrated leadership in architecting robust Safety Critical Hard Real-time systems. Fluent in German and experienced in international, cross-functional team settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Embedded Software Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems
ERC System GmbH
10.2023 - Current
- Lead embedded software development for an innovative eVTOL aircraft focusing on flight control (MPC 8349) and engine interface (STM32).
- Define system architecture and develop detailed HLR/LLR requirements, including ICD documentation and traceability for certification.
- Implement and integrate software using Microsys RTOS and GCC (for PPC and ARM), ensuring strict adherence to safety and cybersecurity standards.
- Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to resolve integration challenges and support technical reviews, audits, and configuration management.
ASILC Safety-Critical SW Design & Technical Lead
Voith
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Designed and developed a safety controller for an electric bus, ensuring electrical and functional safety in an ASIL C environment.
- Developed a deterministic scheduler and hardware abstraction layer (HAL) under DO178C guidelines.
- Structured requirements and maintained traceability using Doxygen and Lauterbach Trace32 to support stringent audit and certification processes.
DO178C Software Consultant – Luna NGB UAS
EMT Penzberg
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Contributed to developing DO178C-compliant software, ensuring comprehensive traceability from system-level requirements to code implementation.
C++ Software Consultant – Radar Simulation
Airbus
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed radar simulation modules using Qt to capture and integrate operational parameters under DO178C compliance.
- Executed static and dynamic analysis to ensure simulation reliability and robustness in a regulated aerospace environment.
Software Engineer – Cargo Loading System
Telair Miesbach
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Automated requirements traceability using DOORS DXL scripting, ensuring compliance of the Airbus Beluga XL cargo system with DO178C standards.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to address integration challenges and enable successful audit outcomes.
DO178C Software Consultant & Requirements Engineer – Luna NGB UAS
EMT Penzberg
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Enhanced traceability and refined requirements for unmanned aerial systems by bridging gaps in supplier deliverables.
- Acted as the interface between system and supplier teams to ensure alignment with DO178C standards.
- Utilized Polarion and Enterprise Architect for effective system modeling and documentation.
Embedded Software Engineer – Flaps Actuation System (DAL A)
Cuonics GmbH
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed embedded software for the Flap Electronic Control Unit using a PowerPC-based MPC 5674F microcontroller.
- Established high-level and low-level requirements, implemented a deterministic scheduler, and ensured test coverage using LDRA and Lauterbach Trace32.
Systems Engineer
TechSAT GmbH
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Led requirements engineering and system design for simulation systems and flight equipment development, including real-time scheduler design on multicore systems.
- Developed DOORS-based requirements structures, UML models, and AFDX decoding libraries to support system modernization.
Software Engineer
Eurocopter GmbH
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Developed components for test automation systems using Java Swing, defining use cases and modeling software architectures to improve system integration.
System Engineer – NH90 Change Impact Analysis
Eurocopter GmbH
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Enhanced change management through DOORS DXL scripting and Java-based impact analysis of the NH90 requirements database.
Systems Engineer – Talarion (UAV)
Cassidian
05.2010 - 02.2012
- Designed safety-critical engine control systems and developed system documentation in compliance with ARP 4754A and DO178B, propelling the Talarion UAV project through its Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
Systems Engineer – A400M Trainer Simulator
Cassidian
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Developed simulation models and analyzed operational data for maintenance and preflight requirement verification, ensuring robust performance of the trainer system.
Embedded Software Engineer – A400m
Diehl Aerospace GmbH
09.2006 - 05.2009
- Developed software for a hard real-time system managing aircraft door operations, focusing on inter-lane communication, fault simulation, and system verification.
Embedded Software Engineer – B787 TAWS
Honeywell
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Contributed to the Terrain Awareness Warning System by developing signal drivers, unit test frameworks, and efficient error logging mechanisms.
Embedded Software Engineer – A380 EGPWM
Honeywell
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Assisted in developing the A380 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) by addressing software bugs, unit testing, and enhancing framework reliability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
[University Name]
Skills
- C/C
- Java
- RTOS
- bare-metal programming
- microcontrollers
- DSPs
- SoCs
- DO-178C
- ISO 26262
- MIL-STD-882
- FMEA
- hazard analysis
- certification processes
- end-to-end requirements
- HLR
- LLR
- ICD documentation
- system architectures
- hardware interfaces
- I2C
- SPI
- UART
- CAN
- Ethernet
- DOORS
- Jama
- Polarion
- Enterprise Architect
- Eclipse
- LDRA
- Lauterbach Trace32
- Git
- static code analysis
- dynamic code analysis
- unit testing
- integration testing
- secure boot
- encryption
- FIPS standards
- NIST standards
Certification
Architecture of Complex Systems, MIT xPRO, 2.5 CEUs
Interests
Yoga/Meditation
Badminton
Work Authorization
Niederlassungserlaubnis in Germany since 09/01/06; eligible for German citizenship
Other Roles
- CEO of Mahasakthi Meditation Services UG
- Meditation Coach for Corporates
- Offer Self Development 1-day workshops for teams
Core Competencies
C/C++ (MISRA compliant), Java, RTOS and bare-metal programming (microcontrollers, DSPs, SoCs), DO-178C, ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882, FMEA, hazard analysis, certification processes, End-to-end requirements (HLR/LLR) and ICD documentation, Defining system architectures, Developing comprehensive requirements, Ensuring traceability, Hardware interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Enterprise Architect, Eclipse, LDRA, Lauterbach Trace32, Git, Static/dynamic code analysis, unit— and integration testing, Secure boot, encryption, compliance with FIPS/NIST standards, Fluent in German, English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi
Timeline
Embedded Software Engineer – Safety-Critical Systems
ERC System GmbH
10.2023 - Current
DO178C Software Consultant – Luna NGB UAS
EMT Penzberg
05.2020 - 12.2020
C++ Software Consultant – Radar Simulation
Airbus
05.2020 - 12.2020
ASILC Safety-Critical SW Design & Technical Lead
Voith
05.2019 - 08.2022
Software Engineer – Cargo Loading System
Telair Miesbach
08.2018 - 04.2019
DO178C Software Consultant & Requirements Engineer – Luna NGB UAS
EMT Penzberg
03.2018 - 08.2018
Embedded Software Engineer – Flaps Actuation System (DAL A)
Cuonics GmbH
08.2017 - 02.2018
Systems Engineer
TechSAT GmbH
08.2013 - 07.2017
Software Engineer
Eurocopter GmbH
01.2013 - 07.2013
System Engineer – NH90 Change Impact Analysis
Eurocopter GmbH
04.2012 - 12.2012
Systems Engineer – Talarion (UAV)
Cassidian
05.2010 - 02.2012
Systems Engineer – A400M Trainer Simulator
Cassidian
09.2009 - 04.2010
Embedded Software Engineer – A400m
Diehl Aerospace GmbH
09.2006 - 05.2009
Embedded Software Engineer – B787 TAWS
Honeywell
01.2006 - 07.2006
Embedded Software Engineer – A380 EGPWM
Honeywell
07.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
[University Name]
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