FMS Software Developer

CMC Électronique; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance 100% paid

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

EV charging stations

On-site cafeteria

Holiday closures

Job summary

CMC Electronics is seeking an experienced FMS Software Developer to join the Navigation Software Development team in Montréal. You will design, develop and validate avionics software for Flight Management Systems, collaborating with internal teams and customers.

The role requires a solid background in real-time embedded systems, C/C++, and knowledge of civil/military avionics standards; DO-178 and ARINC 429/653 familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, aerospace or computer engineering, or the equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to coordinate problem solving within a team.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems and hardware/software integration is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new avionics software solutions for civil or military aviation.
• Create software architecture that evolves with products.
• Participate in all phases of software development (design, code, documentation, testing).
• Ensure validation and verification of principles and translate design into software and tests.
• Contribute to all phases of the system development life cycle (requirements, design, development, validation, deployment).

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering

Tools

C and C++ programming

Job description

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacture and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC focuses its efforts on delivering innovative cockpit systems integration and avionics solutions to its commercial and military customers around the world. Its main facilities are located in Montréal, Ottawa, Chicago and Reston, Virginia.

CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military organizations and government customers around the world.

Why join the Navigation Software Development team:

As an FMS Software Developer, you will work within the navigation software design group and will be responsible for carrying out design, development and quality testing activities related to Flight Management Systems.

The Software Developer will take part in all aspects of the design, development and testing of avionics functions and aircraft modernization projects. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, subcontractors and customer representatives. CMC offers training as well as opportunities for growth and career development.

As an FMS Software Developer, your responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the development of new avionics software solutions that will revolutionize the aerospace industry, in accordance with company standards and industry methodologies (military and/or commercial)
• Creating a software architecture that will evolve with the products
• Taking part in all phases of software development (design, code, documentation and testing)
• Solving multiple technical challenges related to new and existing technologies
• Participating in software development and peer reviews
• Ensuring the validation and verification of principles, then translating the functional design into solutions for software development and quality testing
• Contributing to all phases of the system development life cycle (requirements analysis and tracking, design, development, validation and deployment)

How to excel in this role:

• Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, aerospace or computer engineering, or the equivalent
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the development, validation and/or verification of civil or military avionics systems (FMS, sensors, displays, autopilot, MCDU, etc.)
• Demonstrate experience in developing real-time embedded systems, including hardware/software integration
• Have a good knowledge of civil and military avionics standards and practices, notably DO-178 (or equivalent), MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429
• Have strong communication skills, initiative, and the ability to coordinate problem solving and work as part of a team

What sets you apart:

• Prior experience in the design or development of FMS systems and in-depth knowledge of FMS functions
• Knowledge of the main functions of an FMS (ARINC 702A standard), as well as RNP and FANS Datalink concepts
• Knowledge of applicable regulations (FAA AC20-138, FAA TSO-C115, RTCA DO-236/283, EASA CS-ACNS)
• Knowledge of the C and C++ programming languages
• Knowledge of model-based development tools (Rhapsody, Simulink, SCADE)
• Knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics standards (RTCA DO-297, ARINC 653, ARINC 661, ARINC 664, TSO-C153a, TSO-C214)
• Experience as an aircraft pilot is an asset

What we offer:

• Group insurance 100% paid by the employer and a pension plan with employer contribution
• Tuition assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Low-cost on-site cafeteria
• Closure during the holiday season
• A world-class company with 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.