Architect - Embedded Systems and Software

NOVIPRO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Systems and Software Architect to design and deploy advanced distributed systems for satellite communication. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of software engineering experience, a strong background in modern C++, and expertise in Linux embedded environments. This role entails leading development efforts and ensuring high-quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead architectural role.
• High-level proficiency in modern C++ with emphasis on performance and low-level system interactions.
• Strong Linux expertise in kernel-level operations and system tuning.
• Proven experience architecting management platforms for distributed and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement distributed software architectures tailored to embedded systems.
• Lead development efforts in modern C++ within a real-time Linux environment.
• Architect and evolve EMS/NMS to monitor large-scale embedded deployments.
• Integrate communication protocols and networking layers into the ground infrastructure.
• Guide implementation of advanced software engineering practices.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++14/17/20)

Embedded systems knowledge

Linux expertise

Network protocols (L2/L3, MPLS)

DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes)

Communication skills

Job description

As a trusted consulting and recruitment partner, NOVIPRO is currently seeking a Systems and Software Architect – Embedded Platforms for a major client operating in the aerospace and satellite telecommunications sector.

Key Details & Work Conditions

• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for permanent conversion)

• Work Mode: 4 days per week, onsite

• Location: Ottawa, Ontario

• Employment Type: Full-time, temporary-to-permanent

• Project Type: Development of next-generation satellite communication infrastructure

Role Overview

Embedded within a multidisciplinary engineering team, the Systems and Software Architect will be instrumental in the design, architecture, and deployment of advanced distributed systems for mission-critical embedded platforms. These solutions are integral to real-time satellite communication, involving the orchestration of embedded software, EMS/NMS systems, and integration with terrestrial components of the ground segment.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement distributed software architectures tailored to embedded systems and network management platforms.

• Lead development efforts in modern C++ within a real-time Linux environment, focusing on performance, scalability, and resilience.

• Architect and evolve Element and Network Management Systems (EMS/NMS) to monitor and control large-scale embedded deployments.

• Integrate communication protocols and networking layers (e.g., MPLS) into the ground infrastructure.

• Guide implementation of advanced software engineering practices including Test-Driven Development, simulation-based validation, continuous integration, and containerization strategies.

• Establish and enforce software quality standards through design reviews and mentoring.

• Maintain architectural documentation, ensuring alignment with long-term system performance, real-time constraints, and security requirements.

• Contribute to the evolution of development toolchains, automation, and engineering workflows.

Required Experience and Expertise

• Minimum 15 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a lead architectural role.

• High-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) with emphasis on performance and low-level system interactions.

• In-depth understanding of embedded systems in constrained environments, including inter-process communication, memory management, and threading.

• Strong Linux expertise, particularly in kernel-level operations, system tuning, and diagnostic tools.

• Proven background in architecting management platforms (EMS/NMS) for distributed and embedded systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of network protocols (L2/L3, MPLS) and system-level cybersecurity principles.

• Experience with modern DevOps practices: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.

• Exposure to cloud ecosystems such as AWS or Azure is considered an asset.

• Ability to analyze and resolve system-wide architectural challenges in mission-critical environments.

Additional Assets

• Industry experience in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or mission-critical software systems.

• Additional programming skills in Python, shell scripting (e.g., Bash), and experience with simulation or emulation frameworks.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate architectural strategies to engineering and product stakeholders.