Chief Systems Engineer GPS

CMC Électronique; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company renowned for its innovation in aviation electronics. This exciting role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a team in developing cutting-edge avionics systems. You will engage with industry standards, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that design processes meet rigorous safety and performance standards. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

100% Paid Group Insurance

Employer-Matched Pension Plan

Student Financial Assistance Program

Free Electric Charging Stations

Low-Cost On-Site Cafeteria

Closed Between the Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in aviation electronics systems design.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor system engineering members and ensure design standards.
• Support customer needs and participate in design reviews and testing.

Skills

Avionics Systems Knowledge

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Analysis

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Aviation Standards Knowledge

System Design Processes

Job description

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

Why join our team?

This position requires detailed knowledge of avionics equipment and systems, industry performance and certification standards, aircraft system integration, comprehensive stress testing including out-of-bounds system testing along with excellent project and team management skills. As this is an intermediate to senior position, the candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support both internal development, frequent customer technical meetings, be able to support pursuit related activities and mentor junior engineers.

• Attending Industry Standard Meeting/Committee
• Establishing system level strategy within our different products
• Effectively leading, developing/mentoring, motivating and engaging system engineering members
• Ensuring the system team applies design processes and standards
• Applying risk-based decision-making that appropriately prioritizes product safety, cost, schedule and manpower resources
• Supporting system team to understand customer needs and participating in customer design review, testing and acceptance activities as required

How to excel in this role:

• The position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university, preferably in Electrical Engineering spanning at least 3 disciplines: Communication System design, Control System design, Artificial Intelligence system design, Network System design, Computer System design, Computer Graphics design, Computer Vision System design, Electronics System design, ASIC design, RF design, Operating System and Compiler Design.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in the design and development of aviation electronics systems, software or hardware.
• Exposure to aviation standards committees such as RTCA, AEEC, and SAE.
• Exposure to the aviation safety-of-life certification process, TCCA and FAA.

Ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Detailed systems knowledge is required in at least five of the following systems: AFCS, Air Data computers, Cockpit Audio, Cockpit Printers, Datalink, EFIS, EICAS, Enhanced Vision Systems, FANS, FMS, GNSS, Graphical Datalink Weather, HUD, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), On-board Maintenance Systems, Radio Altimeters, Synthetic Vision Systems, Enhanced Vision Systems, TAWS, TCAS/Transponders, VHF Comm, VHF Nav, XM Weather, aircraft networks, and cockpit system integration.
• Be capable of thinking through a problem or situation logically and analytically, and be capable of performing the necessary mathematical analysis.
• Have a strong sense of excellence and reflect it in technical direction and design.
• The ability to mentor junior engineers and coach them as necessary, helping them rise to the next level.
• Fully comprehend the value of the organization's customers and champion strategies to ensure world-class service and recognition.
• Quickly assess the costs, benefits, and risks of a decision while using sound engineering judgement and logic to make well-reasoned and balanced decisions.

What we offer:

• 100% paid group insurance and employer-matched pension plan
• Student financial assistance program
• Free electric charging stations
• Low-cost on-site cafeteria
• Closed between the holidays
• World-class company on a human scale

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to apply for jobs. Please note that the use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.