Senior Specialist – Embedded Software & Electronics Engineering (SWEL)

Infotel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Infotel in Montréal seeks a senior engineer with deep DO-178B/C exposure to oversee end-to-end certification activities for embedded software and electronics in aerospace. The role requires on-site presence and legal work eligibility in Canada.

You will review supplier designs, lead critical design reviews, and mentor team members while contributing to the SWEL domain roadmap and certification reports.

Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on experience with the end-to-end DO-178B/C process and compliance activities.
• Direct experience with RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330; FAA/EASA guidance is advantageous.
• Extensive embedded software and electronics development/testing (FPGA/ASIC/PLD) in aeronautics.

Responsibilities

• Review embedded electronics and software designs to meet OEM specs and certification requirements.
• Lead design reviews with OEMs and suppliers.
• Conduct supplier audits of design and verification activities.

Skills

DO-178 exposure

End-to-end DO-178B/C

Embedded software

Aerospace engineering

Certification reviews

Education

University degree in electrical, software, or aerospace engineering

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

Job description

The candidate must demonstrate deep enough exposure to the entire DO-178 process,

as well as the activities surrounding the demonstration of compliance to that standard.

The job is in Montréal The candidate must be legally allowed to work in Canada On‑site presence is mandatory

Without this experience, the application will not be considered.

YOUR ROLE ON THE TEAM

You will be responsible for reviewing and evaluating embedded software and electronics designs from various suppliers to ensure they meet the OEM's technical specifications and certification authority requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in preliminary design reviews and critical design reviews organized by the OEM and suppliers.
• Review supplier software and embedded electronics certification plans.
• Review supplier software and embedded electronics design details (FPGA, ASIC, PLD).
• Conduct technical and process audits at supplier sites.
• Perform flight safety reviews.
• Evaluate test results and verification analyses to determine final compliance status with design and certification requirements.
• Lead resolution of safety or compliance technical issues with suppliers and other OEM internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and/or review certification reports.
• Contribute to the evolution of the SWEL (Software and Electronics) domain roadmap.
• Mentor less experienced team members in their professional development.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• University degree in electrical, software, or aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a technical engineering field, including at least 10 years in aeronautics.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in embedded software and electronics development and testing (FPGA, ASIC, or PLD).

Standards & Compliance — MANDATORY

• *****Deep, hands‑on experience with the end‑to‑end DO-178B/C process, including all activities related to the demonstration of compliance to that standard.****
• Direct experience with the following standards and compliance guidance documents:
• RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330
• EASA CM-SWCEH-002 and CM-SWCEH-001
• FAA AC 20-115D and AC 20-152A
• FAA Orders 8110.49A and 8110.105A

NICE TO HAVE — ASSETS, NOT REQUIREMENTS

The following are appreciated but are not eliminatory criteria.

• Knowledge of requirements management tools (DOORS, JAMA, or equivalent).
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes on the authority side (DER, DAR, DOAS).
• Ability to work with international suppliers in multi‑site environments.
• French/English bilingualism (an asset depending on the work environment).