Our client a leader in the Aviation industry is seeking an Aircraft Simulation Group Lead for their Montreal, QC locality.

Description:

As a part of the Simulation Department in a supervisory role, you will be responsible for managing the RSS Simulation Group, which is dedicated to enabling and supporting the development of a new type of aircraft for the autonomous UAM (Urban Air Mobility) market. Your key responsibilities include:

1. Directly supervising a team of 5-10 simulation engineers and software developers who operate within an Agile/Scrum environment.
2. Mentoring and fostering the career development of team members.
3. Ensuring that the RSS Simulation Group is appropriately resourced to meet technical, budgetary, and schedule objectives for the program.
4. Providing technical guidance and oversight throughout the development, integration, acceptance, certification, and sustainment of RSS simulations for various purposes across the enterprise.
5. Assisting in the definition and management of simulation requirements.
6. Assisting in the definition and management of simulation product roadmaps and backlogs.
7. Assisting in the establishment and management of departmental budgets and schedules.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in developing complex system simulations, with a preference for experience in a real-time simulation environment.
• Experience in developing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulations and test environments.
• Proficiency in modeling, stimulation, and/or integration in at least one of the following aerospace-related simulation aspects:
  • Aircraft Avionics (FMS, EGPWS, WXR, TCAS, etc.)
  • Aircraft Systems (pneumatics, electrics, hydraulics, etc.)
  • Aircraft Flight Dynamics (aerodynamics, stability, flight controls, etc.)
  • Command and Control (C2) links
  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Communication Systems (ACARS, CPDLC, etc.)
  • GPS/Navigation Systems
• Experience with software development, preferably using C/C++, Python, Java, Matlab/Simulink.
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies like GCP, AWS, and Azure, as well as web services/applications.
• Familiarity with common communication and avionics protocols such as ARINC 429 and ARINC 664.
• Knowledge of aircraft operations.

Salary: $132,000 - $179,000 CAD/year

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), 20 days of PTO, 10 company holidays, a retirement savings plan with 100% company matching up to 8% and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and much more

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume  to karen.roe@morsoncanada.com