Embedded Systems Developer

Thales Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life insurance

Retirement Savings Plans with company contributions

Paid holidays and sick leave

Employee discounts on insurance

Job summary

Thales Canada is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Developer in Quebec City. This role focuses on cyber analysis and the resilience of mission-critical systems against cyber threats.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, experience with embedded development tools, and strong skills in scripting and programming languages. Excellent knowledge of French is essential, alongside English for technical documentation.

Thales offers comprehensive health benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, electronics or a related field.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and programming languages (C/C++, C#, etc.).
• Experience with embedded development tools (Keil, STM32CubeIDE, etc.).
• Understanding of microcontroller internals and peripherals.
• Understanding of low-level protocols (I2C, SPI, Serial, CAN).
• Experience in circuit design and fabrication is an asset.
• Good command of French (written and spoken); English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform software or hardware reverse engineering on embedded systems.
• Conduct penetration testing on embedded systems.
• Design and assemble test benches for cybersecurity testing.
• Perform tests to confirm vulnerabilities.
• Develop tools to communicate with or analyze embedded systems.
• Design, program and test software for embedded systems.
• Contribute to Agile team activities.
• Document and effectively communicate test results.

Skills

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Programming languages (C/C++, C#)

Embedded development tools (Keil, STM32CubeIDE)

Microcontroller internals and peripherals

Low-level protocols (I2C, SPI, Serial, CAN)

Circuit design and fabrication

Good command of French

Technical writing in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

Tools

IDA/Ghidra

Job description

Location: Quebec City, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Within the group, Thales Digital Solutions (TDS) is a technological innovation hub supporting all sectors of activity, both in the local Canadian market and internationally. Join us to contribute to the development of mission critical solutions. Our various cutting‑edge projects use our expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Human Factors, Collaborative Autonomous Systems, Optimization, Knowledge Management, Cybersecurity and Design.

Job summary

As a senior embedded systems developer at Thales Digital Solutions, you will join a dynamic and growing team of engineers and scientists with diverse skills. Our team specializes in cyber analysis of embedded systems and the development of countermeasures. Our mandate is to ensure that Thales' mission‑critical solutions and those of our clients are resilient to potential cyber attacks. We protect critical operational technologies and industrial IoT such as vehicles, aircraft, ships and satellites, making a tangible impact on the security of these critical systems. As an embedded systems developer at Thales Digital Solutions you will be responsible for developing, testing and delivering software deployable on embedded systems or enabling communication with embedded systems in collaboration with clients; working closely with multidisciplinary teams; and contributing to the resilience of critical solutions against cyber threats.

Key responsibilities

• Perform software or hardware reverse engineering on embedded systems to understand their operation and identify potential vulnerabilities
• Conduct penetration testing on embedded systems
• Design and assemble test benches for cybersecurity testing
• Perform tests to confirm vulnerabilities (observational or destructive)
• Develop tools to communicate with or analyze the behavior of embedded systems
• Design, program and test software that can be deployed on embedded systems
• Contribute to Agile team activities (Sprint Planning, Daily Meeting, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective)
• Document and effectively communicate test results
• Carry out tasks following the team's best practices

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in computer science, electronics or a related field
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and programming languages (C/C++, C#, etc.)
• Experience with embedded development tools (Keil, STM32CubeIDE, etc.)
• Understanding of microcontroller internals and peripherals (IO, DMA, Timers, PLL, ADC, DAC, etc.)
• Understanding of low‑level protocols (I2C, SPI, Serial, CAN, etc.)
• Experience in circuit design and fabrication is an asset
• Good command of French (written and spoken); English is an asset
• This role requires good English skills for writing technical documents and interacting with or supporting international clients, employees, partners and foreign government authorities who may not speak French.

Desired qualifications

• Interest in cybersecurity
• Experience in hardware security for embedded system components
• Experience analyzing side‑channel leakage or fault injection on embedded systems to evaluate and validate component‑level hardware security
• Experience with physical probing or component‑level measurement techniques
• Familiarity with disassembly tools such as IDA/Ghidra is an asset
• Strong code quality mindset and good programming and architecture practices
• Experience with Agile development methods (Scrum, Kanban) is an asset
• Interest in embedded systems, intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn
• Teamwork skills and a collaborative mindset
• High professional ethics

Benefits

• Company‑paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short‑term Disability, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well‑Being program
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Disability
• Employee discounts on insurance (home, and auto)

Diversity and accommodations

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

Security and compliance

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.