Professional Senior, Engineering - Tactical Communications & Datalink Architect , Defense R&T

Bombardier; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Híbrido; CAD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Resumo da oferta

Bombardier in Saint-Laurent, QC is seeking a Professional Senior, Engineering - Tactical Communications & Datalink Architect for Defense R&T. The role focuses on defining and optimizing aircraft-level architectures for tactical communications, leading integration of ARC-210 radios, SD-R and datalinks, and driving future Bombardier defense platforms.

Hybrid work is possible. Candidates should have 5+ years in aerospace/defense, familiarity with ARP4754/ARP4761, and strong collaboration across

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years in aerospace/defense with systems engineering and architecture definition experience.
• ARC-210 integration and tactical datalinks knowledge.
• Knowledge of ARP4754/ARP4761 and aircraft certification processes.
• Collaborates across mission systems, avionics, cybersecurity and integration teams.

Responsabilidades

• Define and optimize aircraft-level architectures for tactical communications and datalinks.
• Lead integration of military communications capabilities including ARC-210, SDR and tactical datalinks.
• Drive research and technology initiatives for emerging tactical communications.
• Represent Bombardier in customer engagements and industry forums.
• Provide technical leadership on communications architecture decisions.

Conhecimentos

Systems engineering

Architecture definition

Requirements management

RF system integration

Open standards awareness

Strong communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Ferramentas

Model-based systems engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Professional Senior, Engineering - Tactical Communications & Datalink Architect, Defense R&T

St-Laurent, QC, CAN

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Define and optimize aircraft-level architectures for tactical communications, datalinks, and mission networking systems.
• Lead the integration of military communications capabilities, including:
  • V/UHF Radios (such as ARC-210) and software-defined radios (SDR)
  • Tactical datalinks (Link 16, Link 22, VMF, JREAP)
  • Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications
  • Military and commercial SATCOM solutions
• Influence the design and development of future Bombardier Defense products which could include:
  • Manned aircraft modified for Defense or specialized missions purposes
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Define communication architectures enabling manned-unmanned teaming, distributed sensing, and cooperative mission execution.
• Drive research and technology initiatives to evaluate and incorporate emerging tactical communications, networking, and resilient connectivity solutions into future aircraft architectures.
• Lead system-level trade studies covering radio selection, datalink strategies, network topologies, antenna architectures, RF coexistence, and technology insertion roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on communications architecture decisions impacting interoperability, mission effectiveness, cyber resilience, safety, and certification.
• Collaborate with mission systems, avionics, vehicle management systems, cybersecurity, and aircraft integration teams to ensure communications solutions align with overall product strategy and operational requirements.
• Support aircraft modification and integration activities for military communications systems, including antenna installations, RF analysis, EMI/EMC considerations, and platform interfaces.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in tactical communications, military networking, software-defined radios, and open mission systems architectures.
• Represent Bombardier in customer engagements, industry working groups, technical forums, and partnerships related to military communications, C4ISR, autonomy, and advanced mission systems.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• You are eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods security clearance. Eligibility for additional Government of Canada security clearances is considered an asset.
• You have 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, military communications, mission systems, or complex-system development, including systems engineering, conceptual design, architecture definition, integration, and requirements-based verification.
• You have strong knowledge of ARP4754 and ARP4761. Experience supporting aircraft certification and modification programs is considered an asset.
• You have experience with one or more of the following:
  • ARC-210 integration
  • Tactical datalinks (Link 16, Link 22)
  • SATCOM systems
  • Software-defined radios
  • Military communication networks
  • Airborne C4ISR systems
• You possess a strong understanding of RF system integration, antenna architectures, spectrum management, RF coexistence, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• You have experience integrating mission systems and communications equipment on airborne platforms, preferably in military, ISR, or special mission environments.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of requirements management tools, model-based systems engineering practices, and system architecture development.
• You demonstrate curiosity and openness to exploring emerging technologies related to tactical communications, resilient networking, autonomy, and collaborative operations.
• You apply strong analytical and systems-thinking skills to structure complex problems and maintain architectural consistency across multiple disciplines.
• You are passionate about advancing aerospace and defense technologies and motivated by long-term goals that shape future military aviation platforms.
• You communicate effectively, tailoring technical concepts and project updates to diverse audiences, and clearly articulating status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.

Nice-to-have qualifications

• You have experience with Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), UAS, autonomous systems, or manned-unmanned teaming concepts.
• You have experience with mission systems integration on business jets, ISR, maritime patrol, AEW&C, SIGINT, or special mission aircraft.
• You are familiar with MOSA, FACE, SOSA, OpenVPX, OMS/UCI, or similar open architecture standards.
• You have operational or engineering experience supporting military aviation, tactical communications, or C4ISR programs.
• You have experience working with Canadian Armed Forces, allied military customers, or defense acquisition programs.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

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