Responsibilities: Program & IPT Leadership: Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.

Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.

Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V;, certification).

Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

System Architecture & Design: Define avionics system architecture, including: Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links) Navigation systems (GNSS, INS, radio navigation aids) Flight control & monitoring interfaces Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.

Ensure system design complies with: oARP4754A / ARP4761 o DO-178C (Software) o DO-254 (Hardware) Develop and review: o System Requirements (SRD) o Interface Control Documents (ICD) o Architecture documents Integration & Validation: Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).

Oversee verification & validation (V&V;) strategy and execution: o HIL/SIL simulations o Ground & flight testing support.

Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).

Certification & Compliance: Drive certification activities in line with: o FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations Manage certification artifacts: o PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews o Compliance matrices o Test plans & reports Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.

Stakeholder & Customer Management: Act as technical focal point for avionics domain.

Present design progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.

Support proposal/RFQ responses, estimation, and technical solutioning.

Risk & Configuration Management:



Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.

Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.

Manage dependencies across IPTs (structures, propulsion, electrical).

Experience: 12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.

Solid exposure to: o Avionics system development lifecycle o Aircraft NPD programs.

Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of: o Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN) o Flight deck systems & avionics integration o Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A) Familiarity with: o MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody) o Simulation/integration environments Understanding of: o EWIS integration o Electrical power systems interface with avionics Leadership & Soft Skills: Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Ability to manage distributed (onsite-offshore) teams.

Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset.

Preferred Skills: Experience with eVTOL / UAV / advanced air mobility programs.

Exposure to cybersecurity in avionics (DO-326A).

Knowledge of digital thread / PLM environments (3DX, Teamcenter).

Key Deliverables: Avionics system architecture and design baseline.

Integrated and validated avionics systems.

Certification-ready documentation & compliance artifacts.

On-time IPT deliverables aligned with program milestones Reporting Structure: Reports to: Program Manager / Chief Engineer.

Leads: Avionics IPT team (System, Design, V&V;, Certification engineers).

Qualification: Bachelor''s / Master''s in: o Aerospace Engineering. o Electronics & Communication. o Avionics / Electrical Engineering.

📌 Avionics & Communication - IPT Head (Montreal)
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