Engineering - Flight Software Engineer

Aversan; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Aversan Inc., a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company serving aerospace, defence, and space industries, seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS in Brampton. This contract, hybrid role leads safety-critical real-time embedded software design and mentoring.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in embedded software, 5+ years with VxWorks, strong C++, and a track record in safety-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years developing embedded software applications.
• Minimum 5 years hands‑on experience with VxWorks (Wind River).
• Strong C++ programming for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience designing safety-critical, real-time software.
• SoCs experience and automated testing/verification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Technical leadership in design reviews and mentoring.
• Eligible for Reliability Status clearance and CGP readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing of safety-critical, real-time embedded flight software.
• Define and document complex software designs for team alignment.
• Lead subsystem design and implement modular, testable solutions.
• Review code and architectures for quality and standards compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide their professional growth.
• Estimate work effort and contribute to project planning.
• Collaborate to improve coding standards, tools, and processes.
• Develop and execute automated tests for real-time environments.
• Support integration, debugging, defect resolution, and lifecycle improvements.
• Contribute to team objectives and assume extra responsibilities.

Skills

Embedded software

C++

VxWorks

Real-time systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Software design reviews

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS to join our team. In this role, you will lead designs for safety critical, real-time software solutions while mentoring junior team members. An ideal candidate brings extensive experience in C++, VxWorks, and embedded applications, along with strong communication skills and a proven track record of designing and implementing safety-critical real-time software.

Location: Brampton

Job Type: Contract

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and testing of safety-critical, real-time embedded flight software solutions.
• Define and document complex software designs, ensuring technical decisions and architectures are clearly communicated across the team.
• Lead subsystem design and implementation activities, delivering modular, extensible, testable, and efficient software solutions.
• Review software designs, code, and other work products to ensure quality, reliability, and compliance with established engineering standards.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers by providing technical guidance, explaining design trade-offs, and supporting their professional development.
• Lead effort estimation for new tasks and contribute to project planning and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and management to establish, improve, and enforce coding standards, development tools, environments, and software engineering processes.
• Develop and execute automated tests to verify software functionality, performance, and reliability in real-time environments.
• Support software integration, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to team objectives and perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management or the team lead.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience developing embedded software applications.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience with VxWorks (Wind River).
• Strong programming skills in C++ and experience developing real-time embedded applications.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement safety-critical, real-time software solutions.
• Experience working with systems-on-chip (SoCs).
• Experience with automated software testing and verification.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including software design reviews, technical decision-making, and mentoring of junior team members.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Reliability Status security clearance and meet Controlled Goods Program (CGP) security assessment requirements, with eligibility to obtain higher‑level clearances as required.

Compensation: $112,000- $140,000 CAD (annual salary)

The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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