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Project Lead

Kanata

CMC is a company recognized worldwide for its innovative spirit and excellence in the design and manufacture of advanced avionics solutions for the civil and military aviation markets.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the CMC Electronics family. Use your knowledge and expertise to contribute to an experienced and motivated team mastering the latest design technologies. 

Why join our Engeneering team?

Reporting to the Engineering Director, the Project Engineer will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and control of all stages of CMC’s next generation software. The Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in project development by being the main interface between the Engineering team and other groups within CMC Electronics. Projects involve software development of certified aircraft systems.

 

As a Project Lead your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Support Engineering Estimates and Software Development Plans
  • Oversee engineering project team and subcontractor deliverables and ensure project is within budget, schedule and quality standards
  • Work with other departments such as Program Management, Certification, Safety & Reliability, Quality and Manufacturing
  • Maintain the engineering work standards and processes
  • Evaluation of technical risk, mitigation and contingency
  • Produce and present monthly status reports for management review
  • Support continuous product improvement and innovation
  • Must thrive working under pressure and solving challenging problems

 

To join our team, you must:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering or Computer Science;
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing Agile software development teams or project management in the field of avionics or military products;
  • Experience in software development and design in the field of avionics or military products using development process and designing to quality standards (such as DO-178C, MIL- STD-810 or MIL-STD-461);
  • Demonstrated success in the execution and leadership of complex projects requiring cost and schedule performance management and risk management;
  • Demonstrated understanding of requirements management for the development of software systems;
  • Knowledge of Primavera or similar project planning tool;
  • Strong understanding of data analysis tools and techniques. This includes the ability to collect, clean, and analyze data to convey meaningful patterns and trends for executive presentation;
  • French/English bilingualism.

 

Preferred skills:

  • Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and associated toolsets an advantage;
  • Knowledge of the relevant functional TSO compliances;
  • Working knowledge of FAA TSO, FARs, AC and STC regulations and procedures is an advantage.

 

 What does a career at CMC Electronics involves?

  • An opportunity to work in the aeronautics industry with avionics enthusiasts;
  • Organization of international caliber on a human scale;
  • Stimulating multi-disciplined environment;
  • Career advancement opportunities;
  • Management team engaged in your success;
  • Competitive global compensation (group insurance program paid 100% by CMC Electronics and a group pension plan with employer match); 
  • Financial education assistance program;
  • Free parking and electric car charging stations available;
  • On-site cafeteria at low cost;
  • Closed between Christmas and New Year's Day;
  • Social activities

 

CMC is committed to employment equity and to the equal access program. CMC encourages members of designated groups to apply for jobs. Please note that the use of the masculine gender is only intended to lighten the text.