Hardware Software Specialist ( DO-178B/C, airborne )
About the role
Role : software & hardware Specialist Duration : Full time location : Montreal, QC
We need : DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-330, airborne software & hardware certification
Technical Skills: DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-330, airborne software & hardware certification, FPGA/ASIC design, embedded software development, requirements tools (DOORS/JAMA), programming (C, C++, Ada, Python, Assembly), HDL (VHDL/Verilog), real-time systems, safety analysis, supplier audit & compliance review
Experience Range: 15+ years (with 10+ years in aeronautics, 5+ years in FPGA/ASIC or embedded aerospace software)
Must Have:
- Strong knowledge of DO-178B/C (Airborne Software Certification)
- Strong knowledge of DO-254 (Airborne Electronic Hardware Certification)
- Experience in embedded software development (aerospace domain)
- FPGA / ASIC design and development experience
- Safety-critical systems engineering knowledge
- Requirements management tools (DOORS / JAMA)
- Programming skills: C, C++, Ada, Python
- Hardware Description Languages (VHDL / Verilog)
- Experience in system design reviews (PDR/CDR)
- Verification & Validation (V&V) and test analysis
- Supplier assessment / compliance review experience
- Knowledge of FAA / EASA certification regulations
- Safety of flight / risk assessment experience
- Technical documentation and compliance reporting
Good to Have:
- Knowledge of DO-330 (Tool Qualification)
- Familiarity with FAA Orders (8110.49A, 8110.105A)
- Experience with EASA CM-SWCEH guidelines
- Exposure to Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Embedded system architecture knowledge
- Experience in supplier audits
- Model-Based Development (MBD) exposure
- Scripting/automation (advanced Python)
- Cybersecurity in avionics systems
- Experience with civil aircraft certification programs
- Mentoring / leadership experience
- Agile or hybrid development methods
Roles and responsibilities:
-
Participate in preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) to ensure system designs meet technical and certification requirements.
-
Review and assess supplier certification plans for airborne software and electronic hardware in compliance with standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-330.
-
Evaluate embedded software and electronic hardware designs (including FPGA, ASIC, PLD) for correctness, robustness, and traceability.
-
Conduct technical and process audits at supplier facilities to verify adherence to development processes and regulatory expectations.
-
Perform safety of flight assessments to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks in safety-critical systems.
-
Analyze verification & validation (V&V) results, test reports, and supporting evidence to determine compliance status.
-
Lead resolution of technical, safety, and compliance issues, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely closure.
-
Prepare and review design assurance and compliance documentation to support certification activities.
-
Ensure alignment with FAA, EASA, and other airworthiness authority regulations and guidelines.
-
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and the SWEL (Software & Electronics) domain roadmap.
-
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
-
Act as a key technical interface between Bombardier and suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
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About Tekshapers
Tekshapers was founded in 2009, an MI, USA based Information Technology Company and our primary objective is to provide sophisticated business solutions to a group of companies worldwide. Tekshapers believe in client satisfaction, as a result of responsiveness and outstanding performance. The growth path of Tekshapers is more than 100% for last fiscal year.
Commonly known as “Tekshapers” and we are Minority and Diversified Supplier with our motto Smart Works, for Smart IT solutions.
What do we offer?
-
CRM products and Services: Tekshapers is in a position of providing a full range of products and services towards information systems management covering a variety of business sectors including accounting, insurance, trading, construction, and manufacturing.
-
Custom Software Development: We provide high-quality and latest technology IT solutions to our clients as per their business requirement like Website development, Mobile App Development, E-commerce Development, HRM Software etc.
-
Staffing Services
We provide superior contracts, temporary, part-time and full-time staffing services for clients. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier to your company when it comes to addressing your temporary employee needs. We perform full comprehensive background checks to meet workforce standards such as proper working papers before employing them to our professional workforce. We handle all the employment paperwork, payroll, taxes, unemployment, workers’ compensation, background checking, benefits, etc.
Tekshapers offers a broad spectrum of staffing services and can help companies with:
- Contractual Services
- Contract-to-direct conversions - Permanent Services
Offshore Center: India
We have fully fledged Offshore Development Center based in the territory of NCR capital region of India. Where we are providing very economical and robust software applications on customer’s demand, the cost is so economical to run, from our offshore location. If you have any query, kindly do write in confidence at info@tekshapers.com to reach us.
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Hardware Software Specialist ( DO-178B/C, airborne )
About the role
Role : software & hardware Specialist Duration : Full time location : Montreal, QC
We need : DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-330, airborne software & hardware certification
Technical Skills: DO-178B/C, DO-254, DO-330, airborne software & hardware certification, FPGA/ASIC design, embedded software development, requirements tools (DOORS/JAMA), programming (C, C++, Ada, Python, Assembly), HDL (VHDL/Verilog), real-time systems, safety analysis, supplier audit & compliance review
Experience Range: 15+ years (with 10+ years in aeronautics, 5+ years in FPGA/ASIC or embedded aerospace software)
Must Have:
- Strong knowledge of DO-178B/C (Airborne Software Certification)
- Strong knowledge of DO-254 (Airborne Electronic Hardware Certification)
- Experience in embedded software development (aerospace domain)
- FPGA / ASIC design and development experience
- Safety-critical systems engineering knowledge
- Requirements management tools (DOORS / JAMA)
- Programming skills: C, C++, Ada, Python
- Hardware Description Languages (VHDL / Verilog)
- Experience in system design reviews (PDR/CDR)
- Verification & Validation (V&V) and test analysis
- Supplier assessment / compliance review experience
- Knowledge of FAA / EASA certification regulations
- Safety of flight / risk assessment experience
- Technical documentation and compliance reporting
Good to Have:
- Knowledge of DO-330 (Tool Qualification)
- Familiarity with FAA Orders (8110.49A, 8110.105A)
- Experience with EASA CM-SWCEH guidelines
- Exposure to Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Embedded system architecture knowledge
- Experience in supplier audits
- Model-Based Development (MBD) exposure
- Scripting/automation (advanced Python)
- Cybersecurity in avionics systems
- Experience with civil aircraft certification programs
- Mentoring / leadership experience
- Agile or hybrid development methods
Roles and responsibilities:
-
Participate in preliminary and critical design reviews (PDR/CDR) to ensure system designs meet technical and certification requirements.
-
Review and assess supplier certification plans for airborne software and electronic hardware in compliance with standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-330.
-
Evaluate embedded software and electronic hardware designs (including FPGA, ASIC, PLD) for correctness, robustness, and traceability.
-
Conduct technical and process audits at supplier facilities to verify adherence to development processes and regulatory expectations.
-
Perform safety of flight assessments to identify, analyze, and mitigate potential risks in safety-critical systems.
-
Analyze verification & validation (V&V) results, test reports, and supporting evidence to determine compliance status.
-
Lead resolution of technical, safety, and compliance issues, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely closure.
-
Prepare and review design assurance and compliance documentation to support certification activities.
-
Ensure alignment with FAA, EASA, and other airworthiness authority regulations and guidelines.
-
Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and the SWEL (Software & Electronics) domain roadmap.
-
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
-
Act as a key technical interface between Bombardier and suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Not the right fit? Search for Hardware Software Specialist jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About Tekshapers
Tekshapers was founded in 2009, an MI, USA based Information Technology Company and our primary objective is to provide sophisticated business solutions to a group of companies worldwide. Tekshapers believe in client satisfaction, as a result of responsiveness and outstanding performance. The growth path of Tekshapers is more than 100% for last fiscal year.
Commonly known as “Tekshapers” and we are Minority and Diversified Supplier with our motto Smart Works, for Smart IT solutions.
What do we offer?
-
CRM products and Services: Tekshapers is in a position of providing a full range of products and services towards information systems management covering a variety of business sectors including accounting, insurance, trading, construction, and manufacturing.
-
Custom Software Development: We provide high-quality and latest technology IT solutions to our clients as per their business requirement like Website development, Mobile App Development, E-commerce Development, HRM Software etc.
-
Staffing Services
We provide superior contracts, temporary, part-time and full-time staffing services for clients. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier to your company when it comes to addressing your temporary employee needs. We perform full comprehensive background checks to meet workforce standards such as proper working papers before employing them to our professional workforce. We handle all the employment paperwork, payroll, taxes, unemployment, workers’ compensation, background checking, benefits, etc.
Tekshapers offers a broad spectrum of staffing services and can help companies with:
- Contractual Services
- Contract-to-direct conversions - Permanent Services
Offshore Center: India
We have fully fledged Offshore Development Center based in the territory of NCR capital region of India. Where we are providing very economical and robust software applications on customer’s demand, the cost is so economical to run, from our offshore location. If you have any query, kindly do write in confidence at info@tekshapers.com to reach us.