Open IMA Development Engineer / IMA Systems Architect

Job summary

The role involves defining and maintaining the Integrated Modular Avionics system architecture in alignment with aircraft-level requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support platform development, integration, and certification activities.

Job details

Role: Open IMA Development Engineer / IMA Systems Architect Location: Montreal, QC (Onsite) Position type: FTE Domain Aerospace Keywords Open IMA, Integrated Modular Avionics, IMA Architecture, ARINC 653, ARINC 664, AFDX, DO-178C, DO-297, DO-254, Avionics Integration, Platform Integration, Certification, Aircraft Systems Mandatory Skills Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) / Open IMA system development Experience with IMA architecture definition, platform integration, and system configuration Strong understanding of IMA partitioning concepts and ARINC 653 Experience with avionics platform integration including CPU, memory, and I/O resource allocation Experience managing avionics system interfaces and aircraft data networks Strong knowledge of AFDX / ARINC 664 standards Experience supporting avionics certification activities (FAA, EASA, Transport Canada, or equivalent) Knowledge of DO-178C, DO-297, and DO-254 standards Experience creating technical documentation and certification support artifacts Prior experience working with an Aircraft OEM or major aerospace organization Key Responsibilities Define and maintain Integrated Modular Avionics system architecture aligned with aircraft-level requirements Support Open IMA platform development, integration, and certification activities Configure partitions and ensure compliance with platform constraints Support verification, traceability, and certification documentation Manage avionics interfaces and resolve architecture/integration challenges Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams during design reviews Provide technical guidance on IMA architecture and platform integration best practices Preferred Skills Experience certifying Open IMA platforms with major certification authorities Aircraft-level avionics architecture experience Experience with application hosting and resource allocation Experience with aerospace organizations such as Airbus, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Thales, Honeywell, Safran, GE Aerospace, or similar

What you’ll do

The role involves defining and maintaining the Integrated Modular Avionics system architecture in alignment with aircraft-level requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support platform development, integration, and certification activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics and a strong understanding of IMA partitioning concepts. Familiarity with avionics certification activities and relevant standards is also required.

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred
• Configuration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Open IMA
• Integrated Modular Avionics
• IMA Architecture
• ARINC 653
• ARINC 664
• AFDX
• DO-178C
• DO-297
• DO-254
• Avionics Integration
• Platform Integration
• Certification
• Aircraft Systems
• Technical Documentation
• System Configuration
• Resource Allocation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing