Avionics & Communications Systems IPT Leader

Katalyst CRO; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Avionics IPT Lead to drive the avionics and communication domain of our aircraft program in Montreal.

You will own scope, schedule, cost, and quality for avionics, coordinate across disciplines, and interface with customers and suppliers. Knowledge of DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761 is required.

Experience leading large cross‑functional teams on NPD programs, and familiarity with MBSE tools is desirable.

Qualifications

• 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
• Experience leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.
• Strong exposure to avionics system development lifecycle and aircraft NPD programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.
• Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification).
• Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead certification activities in line with FAA/EASA/DGCA regulations and manage PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews.

Skills

Avionics architectures

Communication protocols

System integration

DO-178C

ARINC 429/664

MBSE

Project leadership

V&V coordination

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Aerospace Engineering

Electrical/Avionics Engineering

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

Area: 3DX/Teamcenter

Job description

Katalyst CRO is seeking an experienced Avionics IPT Lead to drive the avionics and communication domain of our aircraft program in Montreal.

You will own scope, schedule, cost, and quality for avionics, coordinate across disciplines, and interface with customers and suppliers. Knowledge of DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761 is required.

Experience leading large cross‑functional teams on NPD programs, and familiarity with MBSE tools is desirable.