Avionics Project Engineer (DO-178 or DO-254)

Avionics Project Engineer (DO-178 or DO-254)
Location: Hybrid Montreal, QC, Canada (6 months onsite, then remote flexibility)
Industry: Aerospace & Safety-Critical Electronic Systems
Compensation: CAD $100,000 $140,000
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Were hiring on behalf of a Canadian technology company that develops high-performance, safety-certified electronic systems used globally in real-time training and operational environments. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, the company has a team of 50100 professionals delivering mission-critical solutions for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability industries.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of engineering experience in safety-critical system design

• Proven track record in leading hardware/software projects for regulated industries

• Experience working with certification standards such as DO-254, DO-178C, and DO-160

• Strong knowledge of engineering planning, estimates, documentation, and quality processes

• Skilled in risk analysis and mitigation strategies

• Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Software, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering execution for projects governed by safety and certification standards

• Develop project estimates, engineering plans, and risk mitigation strategies

• Coordinate deliverables across teams spanning hardware, software, QA, certification, and manufacturing

• Ensure compliance with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, and internal development processes

• Monitor progress, prepare status reports, and resolve issues impacting timelines or quality

• Support continuous product innovation and contribute to process improvement efforts

• Act as the technical liaison with Program Management, Quality Assurance, and Certification groups

Why This Role

• Contribute to mission-critical systems used in real-time training and aerospace operations

• Work in a hybrid setuponsite collaboration followed by remote flexibility

• Join a company with a strong culture of technical excellence and innovation