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SENTHIL VIJAY K R

Principal Engineer, Systems Design Engineering
Bangalore,KA

Summary

Experienced Embedded Systems and Software Engineer with over 17 years of expertise in the design, development, verification, and validation of mission-critical systems. Proven track record in the Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial Automation, and Semiconductor sectors. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing full product development cycles, and ensuring high-quality solutions. Strong skills in firmware development, system integration, debugging, and delivering products that adhere to industry standards such as DO-178B for Aerospace systems.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Engineer

SanDisk
02.2020 - Current
  • Key member of the Product Development Team (PDT) driving end-to-end development of cost effective USB products, from marketing requirements to mass production - Delivered world's first 4TB and 8TB USB Drives, and other USB drives ranging from 32GB to 1TB
  • Delivered comprehensive product requirements and specifications, driving cross-functional design reviews (Hardware, Mechanical, Firmware, Memory) and additionally, developed validation strategies to meet product quality (Reliability, Endurance) and compliance requirements (ESD/EMI);
  • Led debugging and root-cause analysis of USB protocol-level, signal integrity, and interoperability issues using tools such as Lecroy Analyzers, Oscilloscope and resolved firmware and NAND memory-related defects in USB flash drive products using JTAG and other proprietary tools.
  • Conducted team meetings to collaborate with cross functional teams and drive towards project completion
  • Utilized advanced simulation tools to optimize designs for improved performance prior to physical prototyping stages.
  • Applied development best practices in daily tasks for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Mentored junior engineers in best practices for problem-solving, fostering professional growth and development within the team.

Senior Lead Engineer

Collins Aerospace Systems
12.2012 - 02.2020
  • Led end-to-end development of Wiper, Braking, Fuel, and data transfer systems for Boeing, Embraer, and Bell aircraft
  • Developed firmware using C with Misra C Standards, Assembly; implemented protocols such as SPI, CAN, ARINC 429/615A, and memory interfaces (EEPROM, NVRAM, C90FL), implemented core modules such as boot loader software, pumps and valves control, temperature and level sensors, ADC, Discrete I/O, power up and Built in Tests
  • Owned DO-178B Level A compliance across the full software development lifecycle, delivering certification documents (PSAC, SDP, SVP, SCMP) and development artifacts (high-level requirements, software architecture/design), while ensuring full bidirectional traceability, MC/DC verification coverage, and audit readiness for FAA/EASA certification.
  • Mentored team members, performed code reviews, and coordinated hardware-software integration and debugging for multi-aircraft programs.

Senior Software Engineer

Robert Bosch Engineering And Business Solutions
06.2011 - 11.2012
  • Led hardware-in-the-loop simulations for system testing and developed firmware for Tachometer, Speedometer modules
  • Enhanced software functionality by identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
  • Managed multiple stories simultaneously in a fast-paced Agile setup while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality standards

Senior Design Engineer

Power Electronics
07.2007 - 06.2011


  • Developed variable speed drives and solar inverters with master–slave architecture, data logging, and SMTP-based reporting; implemented I²C/SPI communications, bootloader software programming, and analog/digital I/O control using ADC, PWM, MFI, and relays. Controllers used include ST10, ATMEL, and TMS DSP
  • Developed innovative design solutions for challenging engineering problems, resulting in improved product performance.

Education

Master of Science - Software Systems

BITS Pilani
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

KLN College of Engineering
Madurai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Team mentoring

    Proficient in C

    Project management

    Performance optimization

    System architecture

    Requirements gathering

    Cross-functional collaboration

    Software debugging

    Embedded systems

    Network protocols

    Critical thinking

    Code compliance

    Schematic reading

Timeline

Principal Engineer

SanDisk
02.2020 - Current

Senior Lead Engineer

Collins Aerospace Systems
12.2012 - 02.2020

Senior Software Engineer

Robert Bosch Engineering And Business Solutions
06.2011 - 11.2012

Senior Design Engineer

Power Electronics
07.2007 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Software Systems

BITS Pilani
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering

KLN College of Engineering
04.2001 -

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