Senior Avionics IMA Specialist

At Thales, our employees create solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We design in-flight entertainment systems that captivate 50 million travelers every year. We also develop the avionics used in the world's largest commercial aircraft. In addition, our simulators train the next generation of fighter jet, transport, and search and rescue helicopter pilots. Finally, thanks to their close collaboration, the members of our aerospace team make all the difference.

From the depths of the oceans to the confines of space, Thales experts innovate and tirelessly seek to push the boundaries of technology. By joining our Montreal team, you participate in the development of innovations that propel tomorrow's aviation towards a greener and safer world. You evolve with an international clientele at the cutting edge of technology within a team of passionate and stimulating experts who develop critical avionics solutions, notably for the electric urban taxi markets. Being part of Thales means adopting a hybrid, friendly, and dynamic work environment offering a good work-life balance, based on human values dear to our team. You will also have access to a comprehensive program of targeted, diversified training that meets your career development aspirations within the Group established in many countries.

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

The Avionics office in Marie-Curie, Montreal is Thales Group’s Centre of Competence for business and regional jet flight control systems is located at our Montreal – Marie Curie office. The team designs and integrates avionics suites, fly-by-wire flight control systems, SATCOM systems and other innovative concepts for the regional and business aircraft markets.

Senior Avionics IMA Specialist – Avionics IMA Senior Specialist

Montreal, QC (Hybrid) Full Time

Position Summary

The IMA (Integrated Modular Avionics) avionics specialist will participate in the design, integration, verification, and validation activities of IMA architectures for regional and business aircraft. They must ensure that the proposed architectures meet their functional, performance, and certification requirements.

Essential Functions

The main missions associated with the position are, as part of an integrated team, to:

• propose innovative and breakthrough approaches around activities related to IMA architectures
• design and verify IMA avionics systems in the laboratory on test benches and on board aircraft
• specify platform needs for IMA avionics systems
• configure IMA modules and produce associated configuration and interface management documents
• support the client around analyses of existing and future IMA systems (support to the System Integrator and Functions Suppliers in the context of DO297)

As such, you:

• carry out the definition work of aeronautical systems with regard to operational needs
• specify the requirements applicable to the IMA platform
• also verify that the system perfectly meets the operational requirements recorded in its specifications
• support development teams on our IMA systems by providing system IMA expertise
• participate in the analysis of technical problems and the search for solutions

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering
• Knowledge in the aeronautical field with significant experience in integration and/or verification of avionics systems in relation to operational needs of at least 10 years
• Knowledge of IMA, DO297, ARINC664 standard and ARINC653 standard
• French spoken and written (able to write reports and communicate effectively)
• English spoken and written (able to write reports and communicate effectively)
• Good team spirit

This position requires a good knowledge of English for writing technical documents, to interact, support and/or provide services to international clients, employees and/or partners, as well as foreign governmental authorities who do not speak French.

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, 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.
• Discounts on home and auto insurance.

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).

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.