Montreal, QC (Hybrid) — Full timeJob summaryThe Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) Avionics Specialist will participate in the design, integration, verification and validation of IMA architectures for regional and business aircraft. The specialist must ensure that proposed architectures meet their functional, performance and certification requirements.ResponsibilitiesPropose innovative and disruptive approaches related to IMA architecture activities.Design and verify IMA avionics systems in the laboratory on test benches and onboard aircraft.Specify platform requirements for IMA avionics systems.Configure IMA modules and produce configuration and interface management documentation.Support the client with analyses of existing and future IMA systems (support to the System Integrator and Function Suppliers under DO-297).In this role you will:Carry out definition work of aeronautical systems with respect to operational needs.Specify requirements applicable to the IMA platform.Verify that the system fully meets the operational requirements recorded in its specifications.Support development teams on our IMA systems by providing system-level IMA expertise.Participate in technical problem analysis and the search for solutions.Minimum requirementsBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering,



electrical engineering or software engineering.Knowledge of the aeronautical field with significant experience in integration and/or verification of avionics systems against operational needs — minimum 10 years.Knowledge of IMA, DO-297, ARINC 664 and ARINC 653 standards.French spoken and written (able to write reports and communicate effectively).English spoken and written (able to write reports and communicate effectively).Good team spirit.This position requires a positive knowledge of English for preparing technical documents, interacting with, supporting and/or providing services to international customers, employees and/or partners and to foreign government authorities that do not speak French.BenefitsCompany-paid extended health, dental, health spending account (HSA), life insurance, AD&D;, short-term disability, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and well-being program.Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with company contribution and match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.Company paid holidays, vacation days and paid sick leave.Voluntary life, AD&D;, critical illness and long-term disability plans.Employee discounts on insurance (home and auto).This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

📌 Senior Avionics Ima Specialist (Montreal)
🏢 Thales Canada
📍 Montreal