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: oARP4754A / ARP4761 DO-178C (Software) Develop and review: System Requirements (SRD) Interface Control Documents (ICD) 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. Solid exposure to: Avionics system development lifecycle Aircraft NPD programs. Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

Strong 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.

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📌 Avionics & Communications Systems IPT Leader (Montreal)
🏢 Katalyst CRO
📍 Montreal