Autoflight Systems Design Professional / Professionnel en conception des systèmes de vol automatisés

Airbus; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Annual bonus

Group insurance

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

On-site cafeterias

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an autoflight systems design professional for Mirabel, QC, to join the avionics systems team. You will design and integrate improved solutions for the A220's automated flight systems and collaborate across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires a university degree in Software, Aerospace, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering and at least 8 years of embedded avionics software design experience. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in Software, Aerospace, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience in software design for embedded avionics systems.
• Excellent mastery of avionics systems, especially guidance, autopilot, autothrottle.
• Experience with graphical modeling design (SCADE, MATLAB Simulink, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of automated flight systems for the A220.
• Generate requirements based on industry standards.
• Perform software design and modeling from requirements.
• Debug and mature in a simulation environment.
• Assist in writing and reviewing test objectives.
• Write and review technical reports.
• Analyze problems on test benches and simulation platforms; develop solutions.
• Prepare work estimates and collaborate on schedules.

Skills

Embedded software design

Aviation systems knowledge

SCADE / Simulink

MBSE

DevOps (Git, Jira, Jenkins)

English fluency

System integration

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Software, Aerospace, Electrical, or Electronic)

Tools

Git

GitHub

Jira

Jenkins

Job description

Do you have systems engineering experience, have you worked in aerospace and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for an autoflight systems integration professional to join our avionics systems team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the autoflight systems team responsible for integration and development of new design solutions applicable to the autoflight systems (AFCS) for the A220 aircraft.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as an autoflight systems design professional will be to design and integrate improved solutions related to the A220 aircraft’s automated flight systems.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Participate in the development of the next generation of automated flight systems for the A220;
• Generate requirements based on industry standards;
• Perform software design and modeling based on requirements;
• Perform debugging and maturation in a simulation environment;
• Assist in writing and reviewing test objectives;
• Write and review technical reports;
• Perform problem analysis on test benches and simulation platforms, and develop solutions;
• Prepare work estimates and collaborate in defining schedules.

Your boarding pass:

• You hold a university degree in Software, Aerospace, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering;
• You have at least 8 years of experience in software design for embedded avionics systems;
• You have an excellent mastery of avionics systems, specifically guidance, autopilot, and autothrottle systems;
• You have a good understanding of avionics architecture;
• You have experience in graphical modeling design (SCADE, MATLAB Simulink, or equivalent);
• You have a good understanding of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering);
• You are familiar with DevOps principles and tools: Git, GitHub, Jira, Jenkins;
• You have experience working within a team using the Agile (Scrum) methodology;
• You have a good understanding of Engineering Change Management, development processes, and avionics systems certification;
• You have a strong knowledge of the regulations and industry standards required for avionics systems development, notably: 14 CFR Part 25, ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-331, CS-AWO, AC 120-28, AC 120-29, ARINC 429, AFDX;
• You are accustomed to teamwork and demonstrate strong organizational skills;
• You have good communication skills (written and verbal). Fluency in English is essential;
• You must be eligible to obtain the necessary export control authorizations (EAR and dual-use goods regulations).

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as these values are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.