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FMS System Engineer

Job in Saint-Laurent, Province de Québec, Canada
Listing for: CMC Electronics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Montreal, Quebec
  • Français (CA)
  • English
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    Location :
    Montreal, QC hybrid

    Shif : day

    Unionized position

    CMC Electronics (CMC) has earned an international reputation for innovation and excellence in the design, manufacturing and support of electronic products for the aviation markets. CMC is focused on delivering innovative cockpit and avionics system integration solutions to commercial and military customers worldwide.

    Its principal facilities are located in Montreal, Ottawa, Chicago and Reston, in Virginia. CMC is a major supplier to the aerospace and high-technology industries, airlines, military agencies and government customers worldwide.

    Why join our navigation systems design group team?

    As a FMS Systems Engineer, you will work within the navigation systems design group and be responsible for conducting and/or directing systems engineering activities related to the design and development of Flight Management Systems.

    The systems engineer will participate in all aspects of the design and development of avionics functions and aircraft modernization projects. The role involves close collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and customer representatives. CMC provides training as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

    As a FMS Systems Engineer your key responsibilities include:

  • Review and evaluate customer requests and develop technical responses and solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Interface with other system designers (team members and contractors) and customer representatives to assess the impact of proposed concepts and recommend solutions to meet cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
  • Understand the problems related to the design of avionic systems, ensure system synthesis, and design a functional system.
  • Follow up with hardware and software development teams.
  • Ensure the validation and verification of principles and translate functional design into solutions for hardware and software development.
  • Contribute to all phases of the system development life cycle, including requirements analysis and monitoring, design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • To join our team, you must:

  • Prior experience in FMS system design or development and broad knowledge of FMS functions;
  • Knowledge of main FMS functions (ARINC 702A standard), as well as RNP and FANS Datalink concepts;
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations (FAA AC20-138, FAA TSO-C115, RTCA DO-236/283, EASA CS-ACNS);
  • Familiarity with C and C++ development languages;
  • Experience with model-based development tools (Rhapsody, Simulink, SCADE);
  • Knowledge of Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) standards;
  • Aircraft pilot experience is an asset.
  • To excel in this role, you must have:

  • Hold a or equivalent

    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical, aerospace, or computer engineering, or equivalent;
  • Possess at least five (5) years of relevant experience in the development, validation, and/or verification of commercial or military avionics systems (FMS, sensors, displays, autopilot, MCDU, etc.);
  • Demonstrate experience developing real-time embedded systems, including hardware/software integration;
  • Have good knowledge of civil and military avionics standards and practices, including DO-178 (or equivalent), MIL-STD-1553, and ARINC 429;
  • Possess effective communication skills, initiative, and the ability to coordinate issue resolution and work within a team.
  • What we offer:

  • Group insurance paid at 100% and pension plan with employer participation
  • Financial assistance program for studies
  • Free electrical terminals
  • On-site cafeteria at low cost
  • Closed during the end-of-year holidays
  • International-calibre company on a human scale
  • 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.

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