Avionics engineers are employed by the aerospace sector. Their responsibilities include developing and installing electronic wiring on deck spacecraft, ships, and satellites. Avionics engineers deliver computer system maintenance for both interaction, mapping, and direction applications, as well as monitoring to assure efficient functioning. Avionics engineers specialize in the Avionics Engineering subcategory field of avionics, designing and developing aeronautical aviation equipment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must possess at least 50% aggregate from a recognized institution in 12th, from any board PUC/CBSE/ICSE/ISC, etc. However, the cut-off margin varies with the selection process of different colleges.
• Should procure a valid score in entrance exams such as JEE-MAINS/CET/VITEEE/JEE-Advanced, etc. Different colleges offer their own entrance exams if you don’t have a satisfactory score in JEE or other competitive exams – colleges like NMIMS, Symbiosis International University, XUB, Andhra University, LPU, etc. Every state offers their own entrance exam as well.
• One must earn a degree in B.Sc/B.Tech or a Diploma to become an Avionics Engineer. This is a basic qualification you must require to enroll in this line of work.
• AAn M.Tech in Avionics Engineering can also prove to be helpful while looking for a higher degree and better learning.

Tasks to perform

• Establish and manage ground assistance and testing facilities in order to conduct practical training flights on electronic components.
• Utilizing computer-based modeling and modeling software to create aviation device improvements.
• Coordination of operations with mechanics, technologists, as well as other aviation repair workers.
• Mount airline components and equipment according to documents such as schematics, guides, and technical drawings.
• Fabricating devices, equipment, and structures designs or templates for research.

Knowledge required

• Public Safety Measures – Management of related facilities, regulations, practices, and techniques to facilitate successful municipal, regional, or central defense operational activities for the welfare of citizens records, infrastructure, and organizations.
• Learning and Development — Entails putting into practice approaches and practices for program and instructional planning, coaching and guidance for persons and classes, and measuring program effectiveness.
• Private and Consumer Experience — Understanding the values and procedures involved in delivering client and consumer expenses. This involves assessing customer expectations, maintaining performance criteria for programs, and assessing consumer loyalty.
• Legislation and Administration — Understanding treaties, legal manuals, judicial proceedings statutes, government legislation, judicial appointments, agency policies, and the constitutional legislative structure.
• Computer Application — Well-versed in using computers and Electronics Experience, involving software and coding, of integrated circuits, CPUs, sensors, electrical devices, and computer equipment.

Skills required

• Intensive Learning – Involves comprehending the consequences of emerging knowledge for both present and expected challenges, as well as strategies to overcome them.
• Process Assessment — Entails identifying metrics or indices of service quality as well as the steps required to enhance or change effectiveness in relation to the system's objectives.
• Rational Analysis — Involves using intuition and analysis to evaluate the positives and disadvantages of different explanations, assumptions, or responses to problems.
• Strategic Thinking —Evaluating the different risks and advantages of future decisions in order to decide the best approach.
• Surveillance — Means keeping track of and reviewing your own, other people's, or organizations' results in order to make changes or take disciplinary measures.

Job roles offered

Once you procure the required qualifications for becoming an Automotive Engineer, a myriad of options are open to you. There are multiple projects you can undertake throughout this line or work, and there are many other fields you can branch out to as well.

• Instrument Technician:The instrument technicians would first inquire about the problem with the equipment from the user. They would then evaluate the equipment by looking for the flaw. Involved in the process of disassembling the whole machine and attempting to patch the troubles from the ground up. They would also bring additional equipment, in case they need to be replaced, and will repair the damage instantly. However, if the issue is serious, they must inform the employer in anticipation of the prices and make plans to transport the equipment to their facility.
• Radar Technician: A radar technician is a professional electronics expert who works with radar technologies. He or she builds and manages radar equipment's monitor, transmitting, and receiving elements, which are used for weather forecasts, aviation safety, seafaring guidance, and astronomy. To evaluate and reconfigure units, the technician employs advanced test instruments. Military companies have a strong demand for technicians to manage weapons research and construction programs.
• Operational Leader: An operational leader determines how well the different components of a company blend along and contribute to the bigger picture. When they consider challenges, they concentrate on what procedures and structures are required or would be affected. These leaders play an important role in ensuring that tasks are completed in an appropriate and timely way. They ensure the organization's continuity. They have a talent and desire to build technologies that serve to meet the interests of others in an organization.
• Wind Tunnel Technician: Wind Tunnel Technicians mount and operate measuring devices on engineering materials. They are in charge of overseeing the wind tunnel's activities, testing instruments, analyzing data, developing modulation development projects, and collecting information. Prior to structured test runs, the function entails pretesting models and performance tracking. In particular, applicants must have either an advanced apprenticeship in research laboratories or a history in engineering or laboratory expertise.
• Aviation Data Analyst: Professionals in this area analyze aviation-related data to make recommendations about flight paths, spending habits, employee productivity, safety, and a variety of other issues. Aviation data analysts may specialize in a variety of fields, including defense and aerospace. Some concentrate on specific aviation topics, such as modifying safety procedures or engaging in machinery enhancements. These analysts perform their analysis in compliance with the rules established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), however, analysts employed by the government could also be required to follow other guidelines, including those pertaining to nationwide interests.

Career opportunities

Avionics Engineers can opt for various fields of work in the companies listed below:

• Honeywell Corporation
• AxisCades
• Boeing India Pvt Ltd.
• Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
• Rolls Royce
• Eaton
• Textron
• Geometric
• Mahindra Aerospace
• BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd.
• Lockheed Martin India Pvt Ltd.

Colleges offering courses

• University of Chandigarh, Chandigarh
• Amity University, Noida
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad
• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
• Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
• Nehru College Of Aeronautics & Applied Sciences, Coimbatore
• India Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
• Dayanand College of Engineering, Bangalore