Senior Airborne Systems Engineer (FPGA/Software)

SHIV SOFTWARE EXPERTS LLC; Dorval; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

SHIV SOFTWARE EXPERTS LLC in Dorval, Canada seeks a senior aerospace systems engineer to review supplier airborne software and hardware designs and ensure compliance with DO-178B/C, DO-254 and related standards. You will lead design reviews, assess certification plans, and drive safety and regulatory conformity across supplier teams.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering, 10+ in aeronautics, and hands-on FPGA/ASIC or embedded software experience.

Qualifications

• University engineering degree in Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years in a technical engineering field, including 10+ years in aeronautics.
• 5+ years of FPGA/ASIC development or embedded software for aerospace.
• Thorough knowledge of airborne software and electronic hardware guidance and means of compliances.
• Knowledge of RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330.
• EASA CM-SWCEH-002/001 and FAA ACs/Orders as applicable.
• Proactive, adaptable, initiative-taking with accountability and integrity.
• Proficiency with DOORS/JAMA environments.
• Experience with civil aircraft and airworthiness authorities.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Responsibilities

• Participate in preliminary and critical system design reviews.
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and hardware certification plans.
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic (FPGA, ASIC, PLD) designs.
• Perform technical and process audits at supplier facilities.
• Perform safety of flight reviews.
• Assess software and hardware test results and determine final compliance status.
• Lead resolution of safety, compliance or technical deficiencies with the suppliers and stakeholders.
• Prepare and review design compliance reports.
• Contribute to evolution of the SWEL (Software and Electronics) domain roadmap.
• Mentor less experienced professionals.

Skills

15+ years engineering

10+ years aeronautics

FPGA/ASIC or embedded software

RTCA DO-178B/C knowledge

Programming: C/C++, Ada95, Assembly, X

DOORS/JAMA knowledge

OIQ membership

Education

University engineering degree in Electronics

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Job description

SHIV SOFTWARE EXPERTS LLC in Dorval, Canada seeks a senior aerospace systems engineer to review supplier airborne software and hardware designs and ensure compliance with DO-178B/C, DO-254 and related standards. You will lead design reviews, assess certification plans, and drive safety and regulatory conformity across supplier teams.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering, 10+ in aeronautics, and hands-on FPGA/ASIC or embedded software experience.