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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Autoflight Systems Technical Lead

Flight Dynamics & GNCConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, electronic, software, or aerospace engineering.
  • Have at least 15 years of experience in the design of avionics systems.
  • Have expertise in engineering change management, system development processes, and avionics systems certification.
  • Have knowledge of avionics development regulations and standards, including 14 CFR Part 25, ARP4754, DO-178, DO-331, DO-254, CS-AWO, AC 120-28, and AC 120-29.
  • Have expertise in avionics systems, specifically guidance systems, autopilot, and autothrottle.
  • Have organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills, and fluency in English.
  • Be eligible to obtain required export control clearances under EAR and dual-use goods regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Define the development roadmap for the next generation of A220 automated flight systems.
  • Lead technical integration, development, and testing activities from early requirement analysis phases (pre-MG3) through Entry Into Service (EIS).
  • Manage priorities, development strategies, and work package scheduling to achieve expected maturity levels.
  • Report project status during technical milestone review meetings (MG) and coordination meetings.
  • Draft labor and work estimates and collaborate on schedule definition.
  • Lead trade studies and adapt development strategies accordingly.
  • Ensure multidisciplinary and cross-platform technical alignment for next-generation automated flight systems.
  • Lead discussions and negotiations with suppliers.
  • Review development, verification, and validation (V&V) plans to ensure automated flight systems meet certification objectives.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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