Job TitleLead, Software Engineering (Temporary 12 months)Job LocationMirabel, QC or Enfield, NSJob Code36722Job ScheduleDay ShiftCompensation$113,000 - $163,000 annuallyJob SummaryAs a Senior Software Engineer within the Software Group, you will serve as a technical authority on software engineering processes, standards compliance, and lifecycle governance across multiple defence and aviation platforms including the CF‑18, CT‑114, CC‑330 and CC‑150. You will guide development teams, ensure adherence to applicable standards, contribute to bids and proposals, and mentor the next generation of software professionals.Essential FunctionsReview, critique and approve software engineering documentation including Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Software Design Documents (SDD), Software Verification Plans (SVP) and Software Configuration Management Plans (SCMP) for standards compliance and technical accuracy.Contribute technical content to Requests for Proposals (RFPs); assess feasibility, estimate effort, define process tailoring strategies and articulate standards compliance approaches to clients and evaluators.Coach and develop junior and intermediate software engineers, conduct structured code and document reviews and facilitate knowledge transfer on lifecycle processes and certification requirements.Perform peer reviews of software artefacts, identify deviations from plans and standards and work with authors to resolve findings in a constructive and traceable manner.Maintain and oversee the Software Configuration Management (SCM) function — baseline definition, change control, configuration status accounting and configuration audits — in accordance with ISO 12207 and project‑specific SCMPs.Define, tailor and improve software development processes and lifecycle models to suit project context,



certification level and contractual obligations.Actively participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle — requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation and maintenance — as a process authority and technical contributor.Liaise with clients, certification authorities (e.G. Transport Canada, DND), partners and internal project teams to align on process expectations, compliance strategies and technical deliverables.QualificationsUniversity degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.10 to 15 years of professional software engineering experience in aviation, defence or safety‑critical systems.Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/IEC 12207 and ISO/IEC 15288 lifecycle frameworks.Practical experience with DO‑178C software development at any Design Assurance Level.Experience authoring or reviewing lifecycle plans (including certification plans), SRS, SDD, SVP and Reports documents.Proficiency with .NET technologies (Framework, Core, ASP.NET, Blazor) or equivalent stack.Experience with SCM tools (Azure DevOps, Git, ClearCase or equivalent) and formal SCM processes.Ability to lead or facilitate formal software reviews (inspections, walkthroughs, peer reviews).Experience contributing to technical bids, RFP responses or contract proposals.Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server or equivalent).Understanding of software verification and validation principles (unit tests,



quality assurance).Strong technical writing skills for engineering plans, reports and lifecycle artefacts.Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.Preferred Additional SkillsISO/IEC 12207 – Software lifecycle processes (acquisition, supply, development, operation & maintenance).ISO/IEC 15288 – System lifecycle processes and tailoring.DO‑178C – Software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification (DAL B–D).DO‑278A – Software integrity assurance for CNS/ATM ground‑based systems.DO‑330 / DO‑331 – Tool qualification and model‑based development supplements.MIL‑STD‑498 / 2167A – Defence software development and documentation standards.Eligibility CriteriaMust be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program.Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance.Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).Equal Chance StatementL3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human‑rights legislation.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lead, Software Engineering (Temporary 12 Months) - C$113,000 - C$163,000 A Year (Vaudreuil-Dorion)
🏢 L3Harris
📍 Vaudreuil-Dorion