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Senior Embedded System Engineer- Flight Control

Full-time

Volatus Aerospace

Company Overview – MALE RPAS Program

Volatus Aerospace is establishing Canada’s first sovereign MALE (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance) RPAS capability through the development and production of newly acquired aircraft platforms. As part of this initiative, we are building a world-class RPAS Innovation and Manufacturing Hub in Mirabel to support global market.


Job Overview

Volatus Aerospace is building a sovereign next-generation UAV flight control platform. We are seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead development of the real-time firmware powering this platform. This role is responsible for real-time firmware architecture, system stability, and integration with onboard avionics systems.

This position is based in Mirabel, Quebec

 

Key Responsibilities


  • Design and implement real-time embedded firmware

  • Develop hardware abstraction layers for avionics platforms

  • Ensure deterministic system timing and reliability

  • Implement safety mechanisms and fault handling logic

  • Collaborate with hardware manufacturing partners

  • Support system bring-up and flight testing

  • Contribute to production-ready firmware releases


Required Qualifications


  • 7+ years of embedded firmware experience

  • Strong C/C++ skills in real-time environments

  • Experience with RTOS-based systems

  • Strong debugging and hardware bring-up experience

  • Experience in robotics, aerospace, or automotive systems preferred.


Hours of Work & Work Environment


  • Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday

  • Occasional flexibility may be required to support time-sensitive activities or flight test campaigns

 

Why Join Volatus Aerospace

At Volatus Aerospace, you’ll join an innovative and fast-growing organization at the forefront of aerospace autonomy. We offer:


  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment

  • The opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace programs with national and global impact

 

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your engineering career to new heights, please apply with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

 

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Présentation de l’entreprise – Programme MALE RPAS

Volatus Aerospace met en place la première capacité souveraine canadienne de RPAS MALE (moyenne altitude, longue endurance) grâce au développement et à la production de nouvelles plateformes aériennes récemment acquises. Dans le cadre de cette initiative, nous construisons un pôle d’innovation et de fabrication RPAS de calibre mondial à Mirabel afin de soutenir le marché mondial.

Aperçu du poste

Volatus Aerospace développe une plateforme souveraine de contrôle de vol pour UAV de nouvelle génération. Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) ingénieur(e) principal(e) en systèmes embarqués pour diriger le développement du micrologiciel temps réel alimentant cette plateforme.

Ce poste est responsable de l’architecture du micrologiciel temps réel, de la stabilité du système et de l’intégration avec les systèmes avioniques embarqués.

Ce poste est basé à Mirabel, Québec.

Responsabilités principales


  • Concevoir et mettre en œuvre des micrologiciels embarqués en temps réel

  • Développer des couches d’abstraction matérielle pour les plateformes avioniques

  • Assurer un timing système déterministe et une fiabilité élevée

  • Mettre en place des mécanismes de sécurité et une logique de gestion des défaillances

  • Collaborer avec les partenaires de fabrication du matériel

  • Soutenir la mise en service des systèmes et les essais en vol

  • Contribuer aux versions de micrologiciel prêtes pour la production


Qualifications requises


  • 7+ années d’expérience en développement de micrologiciels embarqués

  • Excellente maîtrise du C/C++ en environnements temps réel

  • Expérience avec des systèmes basés sur un RTOS

  • Solide expérience en débogage et en mise en service matérielle

  • Expérience en robotique, en aérospatiale ou dans l’industrie automobile (atout)


Heures de travail et environnement


  • Semaine de travail standard de 40 heures, du lundi au vendredi

  • Une certaine flexibilité peut être requise pour soutenir des activités urgentes ou des campagnes d’essais en vol


Pourquoi rejoindre Volatus Aerospace

Chez Volatus Aerospace, vous intégrerez une organisation innovante et en forte croissance, à l’avant-garde de l’autonomie aérospatiale. Nous offrons :


  • Un salaire compétitif et des incitatifs basés sur la performance

  • Un programme complet d’avantages sociaux

  • Des opportunités de développement professionnel et d’avancement de carrière

  • Un environnement de travail collaboratif et stimulant

  • L’opportunité de contribuer à des programmes aérospatiaux stratégiques à impact national et international


Comment postuler

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