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:

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

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

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

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

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Skilled in risk analysis and mitigation strategies

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Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator

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

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Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required

Responsibilities

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

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Develop project estimates, engineering plans, and risk mitigation strategies

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

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

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

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Support continuous product innovation and contribute to process improvement efforts

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