IVVQ Manager - Flight Control Application/ Solution Applicative Commande de Vol

Montréal, QC (Hybride) Temps plein

Job Summary

As part of the development of a critical application solution in the field of flight controls, the IVVQ Manager is responsible for defining, piloting, and ensuring all integration, verification, validation, and qualification activities to guarantee product compliance with functional, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• IVVQ Definition and Planning
• Develop the IVVQ strategy adapted to the specifics of flight control systems and aeronautical standards (DO-178C, DO-254, etc.)
• Define integration, verification, validation, and qualification plans in collaboration with development, systems engineering, and quality teams.
• Piloting IVVQ Activities
• Coordinate functional tests, integration tests, performance tests, robustness tests, and validation scenarios in simulated and real environments.
• Supervise test campaign execution and results analysis.
• Manage anomalies, ensure their traceability, and implement corrective actions.
• Document Management and Compliance
• Ensure completeness and quality of IVVQ deliverables (test reports, protocols, validation reports).
• Guarantee compliance with aeronautical standards, regulations, and customer requirements (e.g., EASA, FAA certification).
• Prepare and support internal/external audits and certification reviews.
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Work closely with embedded software, hardware, systems, quality, and project management teams.
• Manage interfaces with subcontractors and suppliers involved in IVVQ activities.
• Continuous Improvement
• Implement IVVQ process improvement approaches, capitalize on feedback and technical innovations.
• Ensure team skills development on IVVQ tools and methods.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent (computer science, aeronautics, electronics, embedded systems)
• Confirmed experience in IVVQ on critical avionics projects, ideally in flight control (ideally 5 years)
• Mastery of aeronautical standards and norms (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, etc.)
• Strong skills in project management, multidisciplinary team coordination
• Analytical skills, rigor, communication skills
• Professional English mandatory

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

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on insurance (home, and auto).