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
- DO-178C (Software)
- DO-254 (Hardware)
- Develop and review:
- System Requirements (SRD)
- Interface Control Documents (ICD)
- Architecture documents

Integration &

- Validation:

- Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
- Oversee verification & validation (V&V;) strategy and execution:
- HIL/SIL simulations
- Ground & flight testing support.
- Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).

Certification &

- Compliance:

- Drive certification activities in line with:
- FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations
- Manage certification artifacts:
- PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews
- Compliance matrices
- 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.
- Strong exposure to:
- Avionics system development lifecycle
- Aircraft NPD programs.
- Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills

- Solid knowledge of:
- Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)
- Flight deck systems & avionics integration
- Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)

Familiarity with

- MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)
- Simulation/integration environments

Understanding Of

- EWIS integration
- 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:
- Aerospace Engineering.
- Electronics &
- Communication.
- Avionics / Electrical Engineering.

📌 Avionics & Communication - IPT Head (Montreal)
🏢 Katalyst CRO
📍 Montreal