Hardware Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector, CMC Electronics, is seeking a Hardware Architect to lead the design of Mission System products. This mid-senior level position requires extensive hardware design experience and a strong background in aerospace. You will collaborate with an engineering team to meet customer needs and ensure alignment with technical standards. CMC offers competitive benefits and is committed to an inclusive work environment.

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

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience in the aerospace industry.
• Customer-facing experience in the aviation industry for both civil and military sectors.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes according to aviation standards.

Responsibilities

• Design authority for all Mission System products, including CMA-5000.
• Work with product architects to understand customer requirements.
• Ensure HW Architecture aligns with Platform reference design.

Skills

Technical communication

Hardware design

System integration

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

MBA or equivalent business education

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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 reports directly to the Engineering Manager for Core Products and collaborates with the Business Development Manager (BDM) and Chief System Engineer to design and enhance CMC's core products. A strong background in hardware design and good understanding of firmware, along with expertise in integrating modern and legacy systems and understanding relevant technology trends, is essential for this role.You will be accountable for the product’s design and must communicate your technical roadmap effectively to all levels of the engineering organization. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the manufacturing team to improve product yield and sustainability.

As a Hardware Architect, Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Design authority for all Mission System products. Including CMA-5000, VPU-3000, PU-3000, SMFD-3068, CMA-2041 (MFD).
• Responsible for all HW estimates coming from Core Hardware group for new programs
• Work with product architects and business development managers to understand customer Request For Proposal and assign requirements to functional groups
• Ensure that HW Architecture is being done in conjunction with Platform Architect
• Ensure proper alignment of products to conform to the Platform reference design to minimize cost and schedule
• HW OEDP describing the HW, AEH, Mechanical, Electrical technical solution
• Work with AEH, Mechanical, ECAD, Electrical, HQE, test Engineering and Airworthiness teams to define solution and formalize estimate
• Provide technical guidance as Design authority to designers when working on Mission System products, including all AEH, MCAD, ECAD, Electrical designers
• Involved in product roadmap defining next generation products such as GPM2 and CPM2 in conjunction with Platform Architect and product managers
• Technically support Customer pursuits, including creating technical proposals
• Review of the Customer statement of work and design needs to ensure the proposed solution meets the requirements. Requires regular design reviews with the customer throughout the program

How To Excel In This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering, or related technical field; MBA or equivalent business education is an asset.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience in the aerospace industry, with extensive knowledge of Mission Computers and civil and military markets.
• Experience in product ownership throughout its lifecycle and managing an engineering team of at least 10 people.
• Customer-facing experience in the aviation industry for both civil and military sectors
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes according to aviation standards.
• Proven ability to forecast market and technology trends, identify future opportunities, and align strategies for success.
• Exposure to various engineering disciplines, including but not limited to, electronics, software, firmware, algorithms, mechanical.

What Sets You Apart

• Capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively and influence different levels of the organization up to the President / CEO.
• Ability to think big picture, understanding the customer’s needs and coming up with viable technical solutions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Familiar with SAR ARP4754 and / or ISO / IEC / IEEE-15288 System Engineering process is an asset.
• Understanding of Airworthiness standards such as DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD, is an asset.
• Eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods Program and NATO Secret security clearance. Candidate must be eligible to gain clearance to assess ITAR control goods.
• Experience in requirements capture and management using DOORS (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of civil and / or military specification standards and practices : ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178 (or equivalent), DO-254, DO-297 an advantage
• Prior experience with these avionics systems an advantage : Display Systems, FMS, GPS, TCAS, TAWS, WXR, SVS, Audio Systems, Moving map
• Working knowledge of FAA TSO, FARs, TC and STC regulations and procedures an advantage
• Certification FAR PART 23 / 25 related experience an advantage

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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