Avionics Engineer

Axius Group LLC; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Montreal seeks a senior engineer to support avionics IMA architectures across design, integration and certification activities. The role involves evaluating flight deck technologies, defining architecture requirements, and guiding validation and DO-297 compliance.

The candidate will work within the Avionics Center of Excellence, interface with suppliers and engineering teams, and contribute to safety and certification planning with a hybrid onsite schedule in Montreal.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years in integrated systems architectures with IMA focus.
• Experience in aircraft systems development, integration, and certification.
• Knowledge of aviation DO-297, AC 20-170, TSO-C153/214.

Responsibilities

• Support design, integration, validation, and certification of avionics IMA systems.
• Develop architecture requirements and validation plans with stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documentation and design reviews.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers.

Skills

Integrated Modular Avionics

Systems thinking

Technical problem-solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience with DO-297

Tools

VxWorks 653

DO-297 guidelines

Job description

SUMMARYThe Professional, Engineering - Avionics / Integrated Modular Avionics is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, validation, and certification of highly integrated avionics control systems and distributed integrated modular architectures. This position works within the Avionics Center of Excellence to evaluate current and emerging flight deck technologies, define architecture requirements, support IMA application development and testing, and provide technical recommendations that enable efficient aircraft systems integration.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDevelop knowledge and technical expertise related to Highly Integrated Control Systems and Distributed Integrated Modular ArchitecturesSupport OEM requirement capture for IMA System Architecture, IMA Platforms, and Hosted FunctionsDefine roles and responsibilities associated with the IMA System Integrator, IMA Application Provider, and IMA Platform ProviderApply DO-297 guidelines to support IMA development, safety, and certification plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliersUse integrated tool chains provided by the platform provider to build and test IMA applications using virtual test benches and hardware-in-the-loop environmentsDevelop and implement methodologies and procedures to ensure architectures support safety, security, certification, and end-user requirementsDefine standards for validation, verification, and functional testingCollaborate with project leadership to communicate progress, design evolution, risks, issues, and roadblocksProvide technical direction and recommendations during design reviews covering hardware, software, data network architecture, and development processesAdvise the organization on the impact of new regulations affecting avionics architectureInterface with advanced design groups, discipline knowledge owners, fellows, suppliers, and engineering stakeholders to support technology alignment and knowledge sharingPrepare technical documentation and reports capturing analyses, results, recommendations, and next stepsOperate to defined schedule and cost objectivesProvide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and internsKNOWLEDGEAdvanced knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics, highly integrated control systems, distributed systems architectures, and aircraft-level avionics integrationKnowledge of DO-297, AC 20-170, TSO-C153, TSO-C214, safety, development, and certification guidelines applicable to IMA systemsStrong understanding of aerospace communication protocols, including AFDX, ARINC 429, ARINC 664 Part 7, and ARINC 661Knowledge of requirements development, validation, flow down, traceability, verification, and functional testing standardsFamiliarity with networking communication protocols and related software development, including UDP/IP and EthernetKnowledge of embedded real-time operating systems, critical real-time embedded software, distributed systems, and model-based development tools is preferredCOMPETENCIESStrong systems thinking and technical problem-solving within complex aircraft and avionics environmentsAbility to influence and collaborate effectively with limited formal authoritySound engineering judgment, accountability, and a positive, solution-focused approachStrong written communication, technical documentation, and oral presentation skills in EnglishFunctional French communication skills preferredAbility to positively interact, communicate, and coordinate activities with peers, management, collaborators, suppliers, and engineering stakeholdersEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONUniversity degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field requiredMinimum of eight years of experience with integrated systems architectures, including Integrated Modular Avionics requiredExperience with complex aircraft systems development, integration, validation, verification, and certification requiredExperience working with DO-297, AC 20-170, TSO-C153, and TSO-C214 guidelines requiredExperience with requirements development, validation, flow down, traceability, technical documentation, and design review support requiredExperience with embedded real-time operating systems, such as VxWorks 653, critical real-time embedded systems, or distributed systems is an assetUnderstanding of aircraft systems integration, ground and flight test activities, component qualification, reliability, safety requirements, and FAR Part 25 / CAR 525 certification processes is preferredWORKING CONDITIONSHybrid work schedule requiring three mandatory days per week onsite at the Bombardier office in MontrealProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computerRepetitive use of the hands, wrists, and arms due to computer usageWork is primarily performed in an office or engineering environment with regular collaboration across technical teams and stakeholdersReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the positionWORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCEMust be legally authorized to work in the United StatesIf a security clearance is required:Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirementsSuccessful candidates must be able to obtain required Program Access approval, if applicable