Aircraft Software-In-The-Loop(SIL)/Hardware-In-The-Loop(HIL)

Job Title: Staff Aircraft SIL/HIL Simulation Engineer

Location: Laval, QC (Hybrid)

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Staff Aircraft SIL/HIL Simulation Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Staff Aircraft SIL/HIL Simulation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate simulation of aircraft systems to facilitate software testing and development activities. This position involves supporting real-time Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) and Simulation-Time Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) simulations, as well as avionics hardware and embedded software development and certification activities.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary technical liaison between the Simulation Modeling team and internal groups/IPTs to understand and fulfill their requirements regarding Aircraft SIL/HIL simulations.

Collaborate with the Simulation Modeling team to develop and prioritize backlog items, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders' needs.

Contribute to the cultivation and enhancement of departmental expertise in Aircraft SIL/HIL simulations.

Assist in defining and meeting long-term simulation requirements for the simulation platform.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience in dynamic system modeling, working with HIL/SIL simulations and test environments.

Proficiency in C++ 11, Matlab/Simulink, and Python.

Experience with hardware/software integration and debugging aircraft protocols at the bit level.

Familiarity with three-dimensional dynamics concepts and experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments.

Strong software architecture design and development skills, with a creative approach to problem-solving.

Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering.

Proficiency in modern C++ (17 forward) and familiarity with Simulink Autocode.

Experience with CMake, FMI, and protocol buffers.

Prior exposure to DO-178, DO-254, or similar certification standards.

Experience with the design, development, test, and certification of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs).

Who You Are:

Highly motivated and self-starting individual with a diverse skill set and a penchant for tackling complex technical challenges.

Solution-oriented with a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills adaptable to various audiences.

Quick to adapt or propose changes to achieve timely results and committed to delivering within reasonable expectations.

Positive team player who embraces challenges and thrives in a dynamic environment.