& Skill Requirement:

Key Responsibilities

- 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.

- Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)

- Flight control & monitoring interfaces

- Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.

- Ensure system design complies with:

- ARP4754A / ARP4761

- DO-178C (Software)

- Develop and review:

- System Requirements (SRD)

- Interface Control Documents (ICD)

3. Integration & Validation

- Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).

- Oversee verification & validation (V&V;) strategy and execution:

- HIL/SIL simulations

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

4.

Certification & Compliance

- Drive certification activities in line with:

- FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations

- PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews

- Compliance matrices

- Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.

- 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.





- Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.

- Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.

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

- 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)

- Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)

- Familiarity with:

- MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)

- Understanding of:

- EWIS integration

- Electrical power systems interface with avionics Leadership & Soft Skills

- Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities

- 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)

📌 IPT Head - Avionics & Communication (Montreal)
🏢 Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
📍 Montreal