Senior Software Architect – Avionics & Flight Control

Horizon Aircraft; Lindsay; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Holiday Cap

Competitive Group Benefits Plan

Company Stock Purchase Program

Hybrid Work Options

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company is seeking a Senior Software Architect / Engineer to lead the development of mission-critical software for next-generation eVTOL aircraft. You will architect scalable embedded and application-level software for core systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software engineering, experience with DO-178C, and a passion for innovation. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model, requiring at least two onsite days a week in Ontario.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a Software Engineering role, ideally from aerospace or automotive.
• Hands-on experience with systems engineering.
• Familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA).

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture for complex, distributed systems.
• Lead development of embedded software for avionics and flight control.
• Drive full software lifecycle, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Software Engineering

Experience with DO-178C standards

Systems engineering

Embedded software development

Leadership in software development

Job description

A pioneering aerospace company is seeking a Senior Software Architect / Engineer to lead the development of mission-critical software for next-generation eVTOL aircraft. You will architect scalable embedded and application-level software for core systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software engineering, experience with DO-178C, and a passion for innovation. The role offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model, requiring at least two onsite days a week in Ontario.