Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Open IMA Platform

PeoplePilot; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PeoplePilot is seeking a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in Montreal, QC. You will lead Open IMA platform development, integration, and certification across multi‑domain aviation programs.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of avionics experience and deep knowledge of DO-297/DO-178C/DO-254 and ARP standards, with exposure to FAA/EASA/TCCA processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive avionics systems engineering experience (12+ years).
• Hands-on Open IMA platform development, integration, and certification.
• Experience across commercial, business jet, military, or advanced air mobility programs.
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA, or TCCA certification programs.
• Strong background in DO-297, DO-178C, DO-254 and ARP standards.
• Ability to define and maintain Open IMA architectures and interfaces.

Skills

Avionics systems engineering

Open IMA / IMA platform development

Systems integration

Certification programs (FAA EASA TCCA)

DO-297/DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754A/ARP4761

Interface control documentation

Partitioned computing environments

IMA platform integration & testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer/ Systems Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

We are looking for an Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Open IMA Platform for a hybrid role in Montreal, Quebec.

Compensation:

$130,000 - $140,000 CAD

Experience:

12-20+ years Only

Job Description

Must-have skills:

• 12-20+ years of avionics systems engineering experience
• Direct hands-on experience in Open IMA / IMA platform development, integration, and certification
• Experience on commercial, business jet, military, or advanced air mobility aircraft programs
• Experience with FAA, EASA, or TCCA certification programs
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering
• Experience defining and maintaining Open IMA system architectures
• Experience with hosted applications in partitioned computing environments
• Experience with IMA platform integration, configuration, troubleshooting, and verification
• Working knowledge of DO-297, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761A, and DO-160
• Experience managing system interfaces and interface control documentation