Sr. Development Engineer

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Avionics, Inc. (AGS) in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Development Engineer (Software, Firmware) to deliver complex embedded projects. You will blend deep technical expertise with leadership to fulfill customer demands and drive product excellence.

Responsibilities include delivering GA features, shaping architectures, and mentoring engineering teams while collaborating with cross-functional partners in a hybrid Kanata-Ottawa setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on Software and firmware Engineering Experience preferably in cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of expertise with C/C++ and a solid understanding of embedded systems, and hardware interfaces.
• Extensive working knowledge in Linux.
• Experience in software and firmware design, security concepts and micro services.
• CI/CD (GIT, CI/CD, Jenkins/Gitlab pipelines)
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development life cycle, agile methodology, and architectural principles.

Responsibilities

• Execution Excellence: Ensure the timely delivery of embedded firmware and software features as part of GA releases that meet our rigorous quality standards.
• Technical Contribution: Contribute to the development of robust, scalable product architectures (firmware, software).
• Project Execution and Strategy: Set project priorities and break down complex features to align with long-term vision.
• Engineering Mentorship: Lead by example, code reviews, and share best practices across teams.
• Problem Solving and Collaboration: Address technical challenges and coordinate across teams to meet milestones.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Linux

CI/CD

Software architecture

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field

Masters in embedded software development

Tools

Docker containers

Virtualization

Job description

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

This is for a hybrid role in Kanata-Ottawa, ON.

Position Summary

The Senior Development Engineer implements our software development through complex projects, blending deep technical expertise with some leadership skills to fulfill customer demand.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Senior Development Engineer at Thales: We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Development Engineer (Software, Firmware) to navigate through complex projects with precision and foresight. This role is tailor-made for an experienced firmware-software developer who combines deep technical knowledge with a talent for leadership and proven track record of delivery.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Access to Trade Controlled Items

Key Responsibilities

• Execution Excellence : Ensure the timely delivery of embedded firmware and software features as part of GA releases that meet our rigorous quality standards. You will be directly responsible for seeing through our product commitments from conception to deployment.
• Technical Contribution : Play a crucial role in shaping our product's technical future by contributing to the development of robust, scalable product (firmware, software) architectures.
• Project Execution and Strategy : Take a proactive role in setting project priorities and breaking down complex features, aligning your efforts with our product's long-term vision and immediate goals.
• Engineering Mentorship : Lead by example, interacting with our engineering team, customer support, sales engineers, and product management through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, answering questions, and sharing best practices.
• Problem Solving and Collaboration : Identify and address technical challenges, facilitating effective collaboration across teams to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.

How Will You Create Impact?

As a senior development engineer in our HSM, you will play a pivotal role in not just designing our products but also in ensuring their successful delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on Software and firmware Engineering Experience preferably in cybersecurity
• 5+ years of expertise with C/C++ and a solid understanding of embedded systems, and hardware interfaces.
• Extensive working knowledge in Linux.
• Experience in software and firmware design, security concepts and micro services. Secure development practices for HSMs along with performance fine tuning for crypto firmware applications.
• CI/CD (GIT, CI/CD, Jenkins/Gitlab pipelines)
• Strong knowledge and experience in software development life cycle, agile methodology, and architectural principles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively articulate technical vision, strategy, and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills, adept at managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines.
• A commitment to quality, with a meticulous eye for detail and a methodical mindset to ensure that we deliver excellent products consistently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters in embedded software development.
• Expertise in cybersecurity and cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including vulnerability scanning and management.
• Expertise with Linux OS, Docker containers and virtualization

Physical Demands

Prolonged periods of working on a computer.

Pay Transparency

The anticipated Total Target Compensation (TTC), inclusive of annual salary and bonus eligibility, for this role is $93,906.73 to 117,383.41 CAD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, provincial, and federal laws.

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