Avionics Systems Senior Specialist / Spécialiste Senior Systèmes Avioniques

Airbus SE; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus SE in Mirabel, Quebec, seeks a Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer with 15+ years in avionics design, integration, and certification. You will steer architecture and certification activities for the A220 program, collaborating with suppliers and authorities.

The role demands leadership, deep avionics expertise, and strong English/French communication to coordinate with teams and regulators across the globe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15+ years in aerospace or avionics.
• Expertise in avionics, FMS, and full lifecycle development.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace certification processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority across avionics development and certification.
• Lead advanced studies for complex system integration.
• Perform trade-off analyses to select optimal architectures.
• Be a technical referent for suppliers and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan feature delivery and risks.
• Mentor junior engineers in system engineering fundamentals.
• Represent the program in industry forums and with cert authorities.

Skills

Avionics integration

Flight Management Systems

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Airworthiness certification

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTCA DO-178/331/254 knowledge

DO-160 compliance

Job description

Do you have 15+ years of proven engineering experience, have you worked in the design, integration, and certification of avionics and Flight Management Systems (FMS), and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer to join our Engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the A220 Systems Engineering team responsible for the development, architecture, and integration of cutting‑edge avionics capabilities across the aircraft. The team organization is established to promote cross‑collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as a Senior Avionics Systems Integration Engineer will be to serve as the technical authority across the full avionics development lifecycle, steering architectural choices, and guiding certification activities with regulatory authorities and tier‑1 suppliers.

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:

• Act as a technical authority during the development and integration of new avionics functions and aircraft‑level capabilities on the A220 program per the established roadmap.
• Lead advanced technical studies enabling the seamless integration of complex aircraft systems.
• Perform trade‑off analyses to select the optimal system architecture meeting system and product requirements.
• Act as a technical referent for new projects and processes with major suppliers (JCDP, JDP, PDR, CDR, flight testing, certification, and entry‑into‑service).
• Work with cross‑functional leads to plan and track feature implementation, risks, and mitigations, reporting technical progress to executive leadership via monthly program dashboards.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers in system engineering fundamentals and supplier technical management.
• Represent the program in key industry forums (such as ICAO performance‑based navigation and Airline Customer Flight Operations Steering Committees).
• Liaise with domestic and foreign airworthiness certification authorities to align timeline expectations and drive monthly governance resolving certification topics.

Your boarding pass:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 years of aerospace industry experience.
• Expert‑level knowledge of aircraft systems design, specifically avionics suites and Flight Management Systems (FMS).
• Proven track record across the complete development lifecycle, from preliminary concept to entry‑into‑service.
• Deep expertise in specification, design, integration, testing, and airworthiness certification of avionics systems.
• Solid understanding of safety processes and cybersecurity regulations (familiarity with DO‑326B, DO‑256A, DO‑255A).
• Working knowledge of RTCA standards DO‑160, DO‑178/331, and DO‑254, along with mastery of applicable certification basis requirements.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, solid organizational and planning capabilities, and an ability to deliver high‑quality outputs under pressure, both autonomously and collaboratively.
• Transport Canada Design Approval Delegate (DAD) status is a strong asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.