Senior Software Architect Engineer

Job Description

<h2>Senior Software Architect Engineer (Aerospace / eVTOL)</h2> <p> Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada<br> Employment Type: Full-time<br> Salary Range: CAD 120,000 – 165,000 (annual)<br> Work Model: Hybrid</p> <h2>About the Job</h2> <p>A senior-level Software Architect & Engineer is sought to lead mission-critical aerospace software development.</p> <p>In this role, you will architect and deliver scalable, safety-critical embedded and application-level software supporting flight control, avionics, propulsion, energy management, and system monitoring. You will play a key role in defining software strategy, driving system integration, and ensuring compliance with aerospace certification standards.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace technology on complex, safety-assured systems.</p> <h2>What You'll Do</h2> <p> Define software architecture for complex, distributed systems supporting real-time, flight-critical functions<br> Lead development of embedded software for avionics, flight control, propulsion, and monitoring systems<br> Own the full software lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, and certification<br> Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and safety teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards (e.g. DO-178C)<br> Define and lead a model-based approach to software development<br> Act as a technical leader, influencing best practices and positive engineering behaviours<br> Enforce engineering standards, rigor, resilience, and continuous improvement<br> Serve as a technical interface between project management and engineering teams<br> Challenge existing processes and introduce innovations to improve quality, safety, and delivery timelines<br> Stay current with industry developments and apply best-in-class engineering practices</p> <h2>What You'll Bring</h2> <p> 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering<br> Background in aerospace or automotive industries<br> Hands-on experience across all phases of the software lifecycle<br> Strong expertise in embedded systems and safety-critical software<br> Experience working with aerospace certification standards (DO-178C or similar)<br> Familiarity with certification frameworks from TCCA, FAA, and/or EASA<br> Systems engineering experience is highly desirable<br> Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills<br> Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams</p> <h2>Whats Offered</h2> <p> Competitive annual salary: CAD 120,000 – 165,000<br> Hybrid working model<br> No holiday cap<br> Competitive group benefits plan<br> Company stock purchase program<br> Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and eVTOL projects<br> Innovative, engineering-driven environment with strong growth potential</p>