Autoflight Systems Project Lead

Do you have systems engineering experience, have you worked in aerospace and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a project lead to join our avionics systems team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada).

You will be part of the autoflight systems team responsible for integration and development of design solutions applicable to the autoflight systems (AFCS) for the A220 aircraft.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as an Autoflight Systems Project Lead will be to lead the technical integration, development, and testing activities for the next generation of A220 aircraft’s automated flight systems.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.

• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.

• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application .

• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we help you work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexibility in our ways of working to stimulate the spirit of innovation.

Your challenges:

• Define the development roadmap for the next generation of A220 automated flight systems;

• Lead technical integration, development, and testing activities from early requirement analysis phases (pre-MG3) through to Entry Into Service (EIS);

• Manage priorities, development strategies, and work package scheduling to achieve expected maturity levels;

• Report project status during technical milestone review meetings (MG) and coordination meetings;

• Draft labor/work estimates and collaborate on schedule definition;

• Lead trade studies and adapt development strategies accordingly;

• Ensure multidisciplinary and cross-platform technical alignment for next-generation automated flight systems;

• Lead discussions and negotiations with suppliers;

• Review development, verification, and validation (V&V) plans to ensure automated flight systems meet certification objectives.

Your boarding pass:

• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Software, or Aerospace Engineering;

• You have at least 15 years of experience in the design of avionics systems;

• You demonstrate excellent understanding of engineering change management, system development processes, and avionics systems certification;

• You demonstrate deep knowledge of industry regulations and standards for avionics systems development, including: 14 CFR Part 25, ARP4754, DO-178, DO-331, DO-254, CS-AWO, AC 120-28, and AC 120-29;

• You possess strong expertise in avionics systems, specifically guidance systems, autopilot, and autothrottle;

• You are a strong team player with excellent organizational skills;

• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is required;

• You must be eligible to obtain required export control clearances (EAR and dual-use goods regulations);

• Travel Requirements: Occasional international travel required.

This job requires awareness of potential non-compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, this being the foundation of the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Legal Entity:

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Contract Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sub-System Development <JF-EN-EQ>

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At Airbus, we help you work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we promote flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

About Us

A manufacturer of commercial aircraft, with Space and Defence and Helicopters divisions, Airbus is Europe's largest aerospace company and a global leader.

Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international, with some 148,000 employees at 180 sites worldwide. The company has final assembly lines for aircraft and helicopters in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

In Canada, more than 4,500 people work at Airbus' ten sites and offices and its subsidiaries, including more than 4,000 in Quebec.

The main production sites are the headquarters of the A220 commercial aircraft program and Airbus Atlantic Canada, both located in Mirabel, Quebec. Other Airbus sites and subsidiaries are located in Ontario – Airbus Helicopters Canada in Fort Erie and NAVBLUE in Waterloo – Nova Scotia and Quebec.

A member of the Airbus family for more than five years, the A220, designed and assembled in Quebec and renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility, has become a preferred choice for airlines.