Avionics Systems Engineer - IMA

Purple Hires Inc; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Hires Inc is seeking an Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Architect in Montreal, QC, with hybrid on-site responsibilities starting Day-1. The role focuses on defining the IMA architecture, integrating applications, and supporting certification activities.

The candidate will work on ARINC 653 services, AFDX interfaces, and coordination with certification teams to ensure DO-178C/DO-297/DO-254 compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role in a critical aerospace program.

Qualifications

• Strong aerospace background with IMA experience.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and DO-254 certification processes.
• Experience in ARINC 653 services and AFDX interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the IMA system architecture.
• Lead integration of applications onto the IMA platform.
• Support certification artifacts and audits.
• Manage interfaces and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership for IMA architecture and platform integration.

Skills

IMA Architecture

System Integration

Technical Leadership

Certification Knowledge

Tools

ARINC 653

AFDX ARINC 664

Job description

Title: Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Architect

Location: Montreal, QC (Day-1 onsite)

Need strong profile with Aerospace Background & salary / rate is some flexible for right candidate.

This job posting is for an existing, active vacancy and we are looking to hire Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Architect at Montreal, QC (Hybrid), immediately who has strong experience in Integrated Modular Avionics & certification processes.

Role Description

IMA System Architecture Definition

• Define and maintain the Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) system architecture, ensuring alignment with aircraft-level requirements, modularity principles, and partitioning concepts (e.g., ARINC 653).

Platform Integration & Configuration

• Lead integration of applications onto the IMA platform, ensuring proper resource allocation (CPU, memory, I/O), configuration of partitions, and compliance with platform constraints.

Certification & Compliance Activities

• Support and contribute to certification processes (e.g., DO-178C, DO-297, DO-254 as applicable), including preparation of certification artifacts, involvement in audits, and ensuring traceability and verification compliance.

Standards & Interface Management

• Ensure compliance with relevant avionics standards and manage system interfaces (e.g., AFDX/ARINC 664, ARINC 653 services), including coordination with stakeholders across disciplines.

Technical Leadership & Problem Resolution

• Act as a technical focal point for IMA-related topics, supporting design reviews, resolving integration issues, and guiding teams on best practices for IMA system architecture and platform integration.