Embedded Systems Developer

Location

Montreal, Canada

Position summary

As a senior embedded systems developer at Thales Digital Solutions, you will join a dynamic, growing team of engineers and scientists with diverse skills and expertise. Our team specializes in building multi‑agent autonomous drone systems. Our mandate is to build multi‑agent autonomous systems embedded on a variety of platforms: aerial drones, surface vessels and underwater platforms. We help protect our customers' critical infrastructure and Canada's territory, having a direct and tangible impact on the safety of these critical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test and deliver software that can be deployed on embedded systems or that enables communication with embedded systems, in collaboration with customers.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary, dynamic teams focused on creating intelligent agents and an embedded intelligent agents framework.
• Contribute to deploying AI‑based algorithms on low SWAP (size, weight, and power) platforms.

Essential functions

• Perform functional and performance testing in simulated environments and during field trials.
• Document and effectively communicate test results.
• Develop tools to communicate with or analyze the behavior of embedded systems.
• Participate in Agile team activities (Sprint Planning, Daily Meeting, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
• Carry out tasks in accordance with team best practices.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or higher), Information Technology or another related relevant field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of C++.
• Strong knowledge of running code in real‑time environments.
• Strong knowledge of Linux.
• Good knowledge of Python and its ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of the challenges related to deploying AI on robotic platforms.
• Familiarity with ROS2 or an equivalent framework.
• Good command of spoken and written French.

Desired qualifications

• Experience with IoT and multi‑agent systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of Rust is an asset.
• Experience with data storage (SQL, NoSQL, etc.).
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn and diversify.
• Teamwork skills, listening ability and promotion of collective intelligence.
• Experience with Agile development methods (Scrum, Kanban) is an asset.
• A strong sense of code quality and good programming and architecture practices.
• A strong sense of professional ethics.
• Good command of spoken and written English.

Language

This position requires a good knowledge of English for writing technical documentation, interacting with, supporting and/or providing services to international customers, employees and/or partners and foreign government authorities who do not speak French.

Benefits

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including:

• Company‑paid extended health, dental, HSA, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program and well‑being program.
• Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with company contribution and a DCPP match, with no vesting period.
• Company‑paid holidays, vacation days and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employee discounts on insurance (home and auto).

Equity and accommodation

Thales is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. Thales is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon invitation; we will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Regulatory requirements

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access, including eligibility for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and the ability to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.