System Engineer - Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)

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We are now hiring a System Engineer - Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)

➪ About Clue

At Clue, we research, design, and manufacture new computing technologies to enable innovative intelligent systems.

Our motto is to create simple solutions to big problems.

Clue focuses on next-generation avionics, offering a series of general-purpose computers for aerospace systems based on modular and flexible architecture. We also develop machine-learning applications especially built to run in our airborne hardware. The development of Systems on Chips (SoC) and ASICs for safety-critical applications is part of our roadmap as well.

Clue is not only a company where you will fulfill your innovation appetite but it is also a company with a unique work environment. It is not common to find many companies with a fresh mentality like Clue has, where continuous improvement is part of our DNA. Furthermore, employee satisfaction is the cornerstone of our talent retention strategy. Training programs, personalized strategies to always maintain a high level of motivation among our employees, schedule and work location flexibility, charming work sites, healthy and delicious meal service, team building activities, BBQ gatherings… you name it! Our employees are our biggest asset and we have the strong conviction that their satisfaction is paramount for the productivity within our company. Thus, at Clue we are more than happy to invest in the well-being of our employees.

We know that choosing the next step in your career is not always easy, everyone has doubts when it comes to starting a new job. So, we encourage you to apply to this position and come and meet us to see with your own eyes how there really is something special about Clue that will reassure your interest in becoming a Cluer!

➪ What is the job about?

We are seeking an Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Engineer to spearhead the development of a next-generation IMA platform that aligns with DO-297/ED-124 certification objectives. In this high-impact role, you will:

• Evaluate existing avionics hardware and software for IMA suitability.
• Design and define hardware/software modifications needed for compliance
• Conduct partitioning analysis to assess the effective isolation of critical functions.
• Develop the IMA system architecture and key platform services.

What will you do?

In this role, you will shape and validate the system-level architecture for an IMA platform by defining partitioning, resource allocation, and hardware choices in line with DO-297/ED-124. You will also oversee certification and compliance, conduct partitioning analyses, and engage with regulators to demonstrate incremental acceptance. In addition, you will implement health monitoring and fault management strategies, coordinate safety assessments, and manage redundancy to ensure reliability. Ultimately, you will serve as a key technical leader, collaborating with suppliers, application developers, and system integrators to conduct design reviews, interface definition, and system integration, while maintaining rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

➪ What profile are we looking for?

Mandatory:

• 7+ years in avionics systems, safety-critical systems, or modular architectures.
• Demonstrated understanding of DO-297/ED-124 and IMA principles.
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARINC 653 from a system perspective.
• Low level understanding of digital electronic systems and computer architecture.
• Experience in partitioning analysis of IMA modules.
• Familiarity with requirements management processes and tools.

Valuable:

• Knowledge on TSN and ARINC 664 (AFDX) communications.

➪ What skills do we value?

• You have a proactive attitude and demonstrate autonomy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills are key to excelling as an engineer. These define you.
• You are keen on researching state-of-the-art solutions and are able to apply your critical thinking to identify what can be adopted for our needs.
• You have natural organizational skills.
• You have the ability and eagerness to learn.
• You understand that to go far you go together, you are team-oriented and humble. No matter if a correction comes from a junior or a senior colleague you are always open-minded to accept that you will eventually be wrong.
• You take pride in your work and you know that your team is your first customer, you value quality and attention to detail.
• Engineering is not about perfect solutions; it is about doing the best you can with limited resources. Thus, you always find the best balance between optimization and on-time delivery.
• Zero excuses. You take full responsibility for your acts and decisions, being accountable for your assigned tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid work
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Private medical insurance
• 25 + 2 flexible vacation days
• Schedule flexibility
• Free Friday afternoons
• Career development and training scheme
• Free coffee and snacks
• Healthy lunch served daily for the staff at the office (Monday-Thursday)
• Work with the cutting-edge technologies

Which are the steps of the process?

• Talent Interview
• Technical Interview
• Management Interview

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Clue is committed to the diversity of its teams and an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be part of a great project!