Senior Software Architect Engineer (Aerospace / eVTOL)

Senior Software Architect Engineer (Aerospace / eVTOL)

Location : Lindsay, Ontario, Canada

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range : CAD 120,000 – 165,000 (annual)

Work Model : Hybrid

About the Job

A senior-level Software Architect & Engineer is sought to lead mission-critical aerospace software development.

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.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace technology on complex, safety-assured systems.

What You'll Do

Define software architecture for complex, distributed systems supporting real-time, flight-critical functions

Lead development of embedded software for avionics, flight control, propulsion, and monitoring systems

Own the full software lifecycle : requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, and certification

Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and safety teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards (e.g. DO-178C)

Define and lead a model-based approach to software development

Act as a technical leader, influencing best practices and positive engineering behaviours

Enforce engineering standards, rigor, resilience, and continuous improvement

Serve as a technical interface between project management and engineering teams

Challenge existing processes and introduce innovations to improve quality, safety, and delivery timelines

Stay current with industry developments and apply best-in-class engineering practices

What You'll Bring

7+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Background in aerospace or automotive industries

Hands-on experience across all phases of the software lifecycle

Strong expertise in embedded systems and safety-critical software

Experience working with aerospace certification standards (DO-178C or similar)

Familiarity with certification frameworks from TCCA, FAA, and / or EASA

Systems engineering experience is highly desirable

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams

Whats Offered

Competitive annual salary : CAD 120,000 – 165,000

Hybrid working model

No holiday cap

Competitive group benefits plan

Company stock purchase program

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and eVTOL projects

Innovative, engineering-driven environment with strong growth potential