Avionic System Engineer

Saint-Laurent, QC
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Location : Montreal, QC hybridShif : dayUnionized positionCMC 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, Ottawa, Chicago and Reston, in Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.Flight Management System (FMS) team?This role places you at the core of certified avionics system development, where technical rigor, system integration, and safety-critical performance are essential. You will work closely with internal engineering teams and customers on complex military and commercial avionics programs, contribute to certification activities, and influence technical decisions across the full system lifecycle. As an intermediate to senior role, this position also offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.This position reports to the Design Manager – Military FMS and does not involve direct people management. The role carries significant technical leadership responsibility.As an Avionics System Engineer, you will be responsible for the definition, integration, verification, and certification of avionics systems within the Flight Management System (FMS) domain. Your scope includes system requirements development, avionics integration, functional testing, troubleshooting, certification documentation, and support to program-level change management activities in both laboratory integration and flight test environments.As an Avionics System Engineer your key responsibilities include :

Interface with internal and external customers during the definition and implementation of avionics systems integration
Generate certification documentation demonstrating subsystem compliance with OEM certification plans
Define and develop system requirements documentation for physical and logical interfaces
Develop and execute functional test procedures for all avionics subsystems, including stress testing and out-of-bounds testing
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve avionics integration issues on integration rigs and during flight test activities
Document, track, and drive the resolution of anomalies resulting from design errors and equipment failures, and support program-level change management activities

To join our team, you must :

System-level knowledge of at least five (5) avionics systems such as: FMS, GNSS, HUD, EFIS/EICAS, TAWS, TCAS/Transponders, VHF Communications/Navigation, aircraft networks, Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), Synthetic or Enhanced Vision Systems
Experience troubleshooting avionics systems on integration rigs and/or flight test aircraft
Strong engineering judgment with the ability to assess technical risks, costs, and benefits
Demonstrated customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions

To excel in this role, you must have :

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited university, preferably in Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
Possess at least 5 years of experience in the design and development of aviation electronic systems, software and/or hardware, within a certified or safety-critical environment
Experience with avionics system integration, requirements development, and functional verification
Exposure to aviation standards organizations such as RTCA, AEEC, and SAE
Exposure to safety-of-life certification processes and regulatory authorities, including TCCA and FAA
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

What we offer :

Group insurance paid at 100% and pension plan with employer participation
Financial assistance program for studies
Free electrical terminals
On-site cafeteria at low cost
Closed during the end-of-year holidays
International-calibre 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.

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