IPT Head - Avionics & Communication

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks a Senior Avionics IPT Lead in Montreal to drive avionics architecture, integration, and certification across aircraft programs. You will manage system-level trade studies, interface definitions, and cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification) to meet tight program milestones.

Applicants should have 12-18+ years in aerospace, experience leading large IPTs, and deep knowledge of ARINC protocols, DO-178C, and MBSE tools.

Qualifications

• 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
• Experience leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.
• Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification).
• Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
• Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
• Oversee verification & validation strategy and execution (HIL/SIL).
• Drive certification activities in line with FAA/EASA/DGCA regulations and PSAC/PHAC reviews.

Skills

Avionics architectures

ARINC protocols

DO-178C

MBSE tools

IPT leadership

V&V coordination

Certification processes

System integration

Risk management

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

Job description

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.
• Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
• Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification).
• Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)
• Flight control & monitoring interfaces
• Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
• Ensure system design complies with:
• ARP4754A / ARP4761
• DO-178C (Software)
• Develop and review:
• System Requirements (SRD)
• Interface Control Documents (ICD)

3. Integration & Validation

• Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
• Oversee verification & validation (V&V) strategy and execution:
• HIL/SIL simulations
• Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).

4. Certification & Compliance

• Drive certification activities in line with:
• FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations
• PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews
• Compliance matrices
• Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.
• Act as technical focal point for avionics domain.
• Present design progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Support proposal/RFQ responses, estimation, and technical solutioning.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.
• Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
• 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
• Aircraft NPD programs
• Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
• Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)
• Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)
• Familiarity with:
• MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)
• Understanding of:
• EWIS integration
• Electrical power systems interface with avionics Leadership & Soft Skills
• Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to manage distributed (onsite-offshore) teams
• Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset

Preferred Skills

• Experience with eVTOL / UAV / advanced air mobility programs
• Exposure to cybersecurity in avionics (DO-326A)
• Knowledge of digital thread / PLM environments (3DX, Teamcenter)

Key Deliverables

• Avionics system architecture and design baseline
• Integrated and validated avionics systems
• Certification-ready documentation & compliance artifacts
• On-time IPT deliverables aligned with program milestones

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Program Manager / Chief Engineer
• Leads: Avionics IPT team (System, Design, V&V, Certification engineers)