Lead, Software Engineering (Temporary 12 months)

L3HHCM20•Mirabel, NS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Software Group, you will serve as a technical authority on software engineering processes, standards compliance, and lifecycle governance across multiple defence and aviation platforms including the CF‑18, CT‑114, CC-330, and CC‑150. You will guide development teams, ensure adherence to applicable standards, contribute to bids and proposals, and mentor the next generation of software professionals. This role demands an individual who bridges rigorous process discipline with hands-on engineering expertise. We have offices in Mirabel, Halifax and Ottawa, hybrid work 3 days per week at the office.

Requirements

University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
10 to 15 years of professional software engineering experience in aviation, defence, or safety-critical systems
Demonstrated knowledge of ISO/IEC 12207 and ISO/IEC 15288 lifecycle frameworks
Practical experience with DO-178C software development at any Design Assurance Level
Experience authoring or reviewing lifecycle plans (including certification plans), SRS, SDD, SVP, and Reports documents
Proficiency with .NET technologies (Framework, Core, ASP.NET, Blazor) or equivalent stack
Experience with SCM tools (Azure DevOps, Git, ClearCase, or equivalent) and formal SCM processes
Ability to lead or facilitate formal software reviews (inspections, walkthroughs, peer reviews)
Experience contributing to technical bids, RFP responses, or contract proposals
Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, or equivalent)
Understanding of software verification and validation principles (unit tests, quality assurance)
Strong technical writing skills for engineering plans, reports, and lifecycle artefacts
Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance
Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism English and French is an asset
ISO/IEC 12207 — Software lifecycle processes (acquisition, supply, development, operation & maintenance)
ISO/IEC 15288 — System lifecycle processes and tailoring
DO-178C — Software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification (DAL B–D)
DO-278A — Software integrity assurance for CNS/ATM ground-based systems (asset)
DO-330 / DO-331 — Tool qualification and model-based development supplements (asset)
MIL-STD-498 / 2167A — Defence software development and documentation standards (asset)

Responsibilities

Review, critique, and approve software engineering documentation including Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Software Design Documents (SDD), Software Verification Plans (SVP), and Software Configuration Management Plans (SCMP) for standards compliance and technical accuracy
Contribute technical content to Requests for Proposals (RFPs); assess feasibility, estimate effort, define process tailoring strategies, and articulate standards compliance approaches to clients and evaluators
Coach and develop junior and intermediate software engineers, conduct structured code and document reviews, and facilitate knowledge transfer on lifecycle processes and certification requirements
Perform peer reviews of software artefacts, identify deviations from plans and standards, and work with authors to resolve findings in a constructive and traceable manner
Maintain and oversee the Software Configuration Management (SCM) function — baseline definition, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits — in accordance with ISO 12207 and project-specific SCMPs
Define, tailor, and improve software development processes and lifecycle models to suit project context, certification level, and contractual obligations
Actively participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle — requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and maintenance — as a process authority and technical contributor
Liaise with clients, certification authorities (e.g., Transport Canada, DND), partners, and internal project teams to align on process expectations, compliance strategies, and technical deliverables