System Designer (GNSS)

CMC Electronics; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a System Designer (GNSS) in Montreal. You will lead the development of innovative GNSS solutions that set new industry standards. This role requires extensive experience in GNSS design and a strong educational background in engineering. Enjoy benefits like group insurance and a pension plan while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

100% paid group insurance

Employer-matched pension plan

Student financial assistance program

Free electric charging stations

Low-cost on-site cafeteria

Closed between the holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in GNSS development.
• Deep knowledge of GPS/GNSS receiver theory and design.
• Bilingual in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Design GNSS systems to meet industry performance standards.
• Participate in development phases including peer reviews.
• Resolve technical challenges related to technologies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Design

Mathematical

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Matlab

Simulink

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Location: Ville Saint-Laurent

Work Shift: Day, hybrid

Unionized position: reference: 9119854

CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

Why join our team?

As a System Designer, you will be involved in the complete system development lifecycle of our Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers. The GNSS engineering team design best-in-class system and software solutions for our customer. You will apply and maintain the various development standards imposed by the avionics field while bettering the industry standards for the GNSS team, along with developing innovative solutions!

As a GNSS System Designer, Your Key Responsibilities Include

Participate in the development of new GNSS system solutions that will revolutionize the aerospace industry in accordance with company standard and industry methodologies:

• Design GNSS system that will meet and exceed the performance required by the industry
• Participate to all phases of the development including peer reviews
• Resolve multiple technical challenges related to new and existing technologies
• Discuss with customer to understand their problems and proposed valuable solutions
• Act as a key player in the development, integration, and formalization phases of our GNSS receiver solutions
  
  

How To Excel In This Role

• Hold a Bachelor degree in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in GNSS development
• Deep knowledge and pertinent experience on GPS/GNSS receiver theory, design, and application
• Excellent ability to communicate complex information to technical and non-technical users
• Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and design skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Used to work closely with AEH and SW developers in the implementation and validation of the requirements;
• Bilingual - French and English
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Familiar with Requirements management systems (DOORS)
• Familiar with DO-178 Certification process
• Familiar with minimum operational performance requirements DO-229, DO-253, DO-401
• Familiar with simulation tools such as Matlab and Simulink
• Familiar with Communication protocols (RS-232, RS-422, A-429, Ethernet, etc.)
• Experience in avionics development
  
  

What We Offer

• 100% paid group insurance and employer-matched pension plan
• Student financial assistance program
• Free electric charging stations
• Low-cost on-site cafeteria
• Closed between the holidays
• World-class company on a human scale
  
  

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to apply for jobs. Please note that the use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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