Technical Expert, Engineering - Vehicle Management / Core Avionics Architect , Defense R&T

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Define and optimize aircraft-level architectures for Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), core avionics, and aircraft systems integration.
• Lead the definition and integration of core avionics capabilities, including:
  • Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
  • Flight deck avionics and display systems
  • Data concentrators and remote interface units
  • Aircraft data networks and communication buses (ARINC 429, AFDX, CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Health monitoring and maintenance systems
• Influence the design and development of future Bombardier Defense products which could include:
  • Manned aircraft modified for defense or specialized mission purposes
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Define avionics and vehicle management architectures enabling scalable, modular, and certifiable aircraft platforms supporting future mission growth.
• Drive research and technology initiatives to evaluate and incorporate emerging avionics technologies, digital architectures, open systems approaches, autonomy-enabling capabilities, and advanced vehicle management concepts into future aircraft architectures.
• Lead system-level trade studies covering avionics architectures, network topologies, computing resources, redundancy strategies, fault management approaches, and technology insertion roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on vehicle management and avionics architecture decisions impacting safety, certification, maintainability, reliability, operational capability, and product competitiveness.
• Collaborate with mission systems, tactical communications, electrical systems, flight sciences, software, and aircraft integration teams to ensure avionics solutions align with overall product strategy and operational requirements.
• Support aircraft modification and integration activities involving avionics and vehicle management systems, including system interfaces, equipment installations, verification activities, and certification compliance.
• Define and manage system interfaces between aircraft platforms, mission systems, propulsion systems, electrical systems, and avionics subsystems.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in integrated modular avionics, open architectures, autonomy, aircraft digitalization, health monitoring, and next-generation vehicle management technologies.
• Represent Bombardier in customer engagements, industry working groups, technical forums, and partnerships related to avionics, vehicle management systems, aircraft systems integration, autonomy, and advanced aerospace technologies.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• You are eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods security clearance. Eligibility for additional Government of Canada security clearances is considered an asset.

• You have 12+ years of experience in aerospace, avionics, aircraft systems, or complex-system development, including systems engineering, conceptual design, architecture definition, integration, and requirements-based verification.

• You have strong knowledge of ARP4754A and ARP4761. Experience supporting aircraft certification and modification programs is considered an asset.

• You have experience with one or more of the following:

  • Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)
  • Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)
  • Flight deck systems
  • Aircraft data networks and communication buses
  • Health monitoring and maintenance systems
  • Aircraft systems integration

• You possess a strong understanding of avionics architectures, system interfaces, redundancy management, fault tolerance, aircraft data networks, and system integration principles.

• You have experience integrating avionics and aircraft systems on airborne platforms, preferably on military, ISR, special mission aircraft, or Group 4 or 5 UAV platforms.

• You possess in-depth knowledge of requirements management tools, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices, and system architecture development.

• You demonstrate curiosity and openness to exploring emerging technologies related to avionics, autonomy, digital engineering, health monitoring, and advanced aircraft systems.

• You apply strong analytical and systems-thinking skills to structure complex problems and maintain architectural consistency across multiple disciplines.

• You are passionate about advancing aerospace and defense technologies and are motivated by long-term goals that shape future aviation platforms.

• You communicate effectively, tailoring technical concepts and project updates to diverse audiences, and clearly articulating status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.

Nice-to-have qualifications:

• You have experience with business jet, military, ISR, maritime patrol, AEW&C, SIGINT, or special mission aircraft platforms.

• You have experience with Vehicle Management Systems from major aerospace suppliers such as Collins Aerospace, Thales, Honeywell, or BAE Systems.

• You are familiar with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), MOSA, FACE, SOSA, OpenVPX, OMS/UCI, or similar open architecture standards.

• You have experience with software and hardware development assurance processes such as DO-178C and DO-254.

• You have experience with aircraft electrical systems, power generation and distribution, environmental control systems, landing gear systems, or flight control systems integration.

• You have operational or engineering experience supporting military aviation, aircraft modification programs, or certification activities.

• You have experience working with the Canadian Armed Forces, allied military customers, regulatory authorities, or defense acquisition programs.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Technical Expert, Engineering - Vehicle Management / Core Avionics Architect , Defense R&T

Primary Location BAN

Organization Aerospace Canada

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Employee Status Regular

Requisition 16169 Technical Expert, Engineering - Vehicle Management / Core Avionics Architect , Defense R&T