• Job Description

  Req#: embedded-avionics-sw-engineer

  Creating Value Through Intelligent Connectivity

  SKYTRAC provides critical connectivity solutions to thousands of end users across the globe. With more than 800 customers operating 8,000+ aircraft on all seven continents, our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted partner within the aerospace sector. As a provider of satellite and cellular airtime, as well as mission services to multiple segments of aviation, operators, systems integrators, and aircraft manufacturers rely on SKYTRAC as a capable and committed technology partner.

  Our work helps aerial firefighters save our forests, allows search and rescue teams navigate dangerous environments, provides coast guards and militaries with mission-critical capabilities, and helps empower humanitarian missions around the world.
  

  Engineer your career with SKYTRAC

  Follow us on LinkedIn

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager and under the guidance of a Lead Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the creation of DO-178 compliant embedded software/firmware, owning plans and documentation that adheres to DO-178 standards and guidelines, and contributing to the internal processes required for the development of safety-critical software projects.

  This position is based out of our Kelowna, BC or Ottawa, ON office.

  A typical day includes:

  • Ensure software development aligns with DO-178 standards and guidelines for safety-critical systems.
  • Own software development plans that adhere to DO-178 standards and support product compliance.
  • Create, maintain, and own DO-178 documentation to support software requirements traceability, design, implementation, and certification activities. (This includes understanding and ownership of HLR’s and LLR’s as well as shepherding all critical DO-178 SW artifacts through review to completion).
  • Support “Stages of Involvement” reviews and address findings by auditors.
  • Working with embedded software engineers, hardware engineers, and Transport Canada delegates to design, develop, implement, maintain, and verify avionics products.
  • Authoring/maintaining embedded software for SKYTRAC products, including adding new features and functionality.
  • Identifying and solving challenging technical and/or programmatic problems.
  • Estimating level of effort for tasks and adhering to schedules based on those estimates.
  • Reporting progress to leads and management, ensuring measurement against key project deliverables is considered.
  • Ensuring compliance with AS9100D development processes and standards.
    
    

    QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

    MUST HAVE:

    • Bachelor of Engineering or Computer Science degree
    • 6+ years relevant industry experience
    • Relevant Embedded Avionics Software Development experience (C)
    • Aerospace safety-critical software development experience
    • Strong understanding of DO-178 standards and processes, with practical experience in their application
    • Experience with documentation for RTCA/DO-178C DAL D & DAL C software
    • An honest communicator with strong interpersonal skills, who works effectively with team members
    • A tenacious self-starter, dependable, highly motivated, and cross-functional
    • Strong analytical skills with excellent problem-solving abilities
    • Someone who is excited to learn, to teach, and to help others

      NICE TO HAVE:
      

      • Experience with Bare Metal, RTOS, or Linux in an embedded environment
        
      • Experience with Docker, JIRA, Confluence, Git
        
      • Hardware Abstraction Layer knowledge in industry standard protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.), knowledge of wireless protocols (WAN, LAN, PAN, Mesh) such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or others; experience with Satcom (eg. Iridium); experience in additional aerospace or avionics standards; cybersecurity; networking standards; familiarity with Dev Ops

        WHY JOIN SKYTRAC?
        

        • Extended medical, dental, and vision health care plans
        • Performance-based bonus program with annual salary reviews
        • Team and company social activities and gatherings
        • Supportive of work life balance with days off outside of vacation entitlement

          The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 CAD. The range posted is a guide and may not represent the compensation offered to the successful candidate. Compensation is based on the skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications brought to the role.

• About the company

  SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. is aviation’s single source for full-service data-driven business solutions.

Notice