You have systems engineering experience, have you worked in aerospace and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a V&V; lead to join our avionics systems team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the autoflight systems team responsible for integration and development of design solutions applicable to the autoflight systems (AFCS) for the A220 aircraft.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as an Autoflight Systems V&V; Lead will be to lead maturity testing, verification, and validation (V&V;) activities related to the development and certification of the next generation of A220 automated flight systems.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and secure environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

- Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

- Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

- Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application .

- Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we help you work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexibility in our ways of working to stimulate the spirit of innovation.

Your challenges:

- Lead maturity testing, verification, and validation (V&V;) activities related to the development and certification of the next generation of A220 automated flight systems;





- Manage priorities, test strategies, and work package scheduling to meet project objectives;

- Define test bench needs and requirements for the automated flight systems scope, and review interconnection diagrams;

- Analyze and understand new or modified functionalities, and determine the appropriate testing strategy and test platform;

- Draft and execute test procedures (manual and automated) based on development and integration requirements across the project's various test benches;

- Analyze test results and draft compliance reports required for certification;

- Draft labor/work estimates and collaborate on schedule definition;

- Report project status during technical and coordination meetings;

- Lead technical exchanges and follow-ups with suppliers;

- Review verification and validation (V&V;) plans to ensure automated flight systems comply with certification objectives.

Your boarding pass:

- You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Software, or Aerospace Engineering;

- You have at least 10 years of experience in avionics systems verification and validation (V&V;) within a development environment;

- You demonstrate excellent command of engineering change management, development processes, and avionics systems certification;

- You possess strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards for avionics systems development, including: 14 CFR Part 25, ARP4754, DO-178, DO-331, DO-254;

- You possess deep expertise in avionics systems, specifically guidance systems, autopilot, and autothrottle;

- You have strong scripting and programming skills;

- You demonstrate strong teamwork skills, excellent organizational abilities, and rigor;

- You possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is essential;

- You must be eligible to obtain required export control clearances (EAR and dual-use goods regulations);

- Travel Requirements: Occasional international travel required.





This job requires a commitment to acting with integrity, which is the foundation of the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth, and an awareness of all potential non-compliance risks.

Don't seem to fit 100%? Don’t worry! Airbus will help you find the position that best suits your skills and aspirations.

Legal entity: Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Contract type: Permanent

Experience level: Professional

Job family: Tests

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We welcome all applications regardless of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange as part of a recruitment process.

Any impersonation of Airbus must be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we help you work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

About us

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense and Helicopters divisions, Airbus is Europe's largest aerospace and space company and a world leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international, with some 148,000 employees in 180 locations worldwide. The company has final assembly lines for aircraft and helicopters in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

In Canada, more than 4,500 people work at Airbus's ten sites and offices, including more than 4,000 in Quebec.

The main production sites are the headquarters of the A220 commercial aircraft program and Airbus Atlantic Canada, both located in Mirabel, Quebec. Other Airbus sites and subsidiaries are located in Ontario - Airbus Helicopters Canada in Fort Erie and NAVBLUE in Waterloo - Nova Scotia and Quebec.

A member of the Airbus family for over five years, the A220, designed and assembled in Quebec and renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility, has become a preferred choice for airlines.

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