Flight Software Engineer

Aversan Inc; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer/MTS to lead the design and implementation of safety-critical, real-time flight software.

The role emphasizes C++ development, VxWorks, embedded systems, and mentoring junior engineers within a hybrid team in Brampton. You will define architectures, drive test strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable aerospace software while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and security clearances where

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with VxWorks (Wind River).
• Strong C++ and real-time embedded software development skills.
• Experience with SoCs and safety-critical software.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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 and compliance with engineering standards.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers by providing technical guidance and supporting their development.
• Lead effort estimation for new tasks and contribute to project planning and technical decisions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and management to enforce coding standards and 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 lifecycle.
• Contribute to team objectives and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

C++

VxWorks

Embedded real-time

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

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.

Please note:

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.

AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework