Open IMA Development Engineer / IMA Systems Architect

Hello Team,

 

This is new role, please support.  – SUPER URGENT – MY TOP PRIORITY

 

JR Number - JR-071403.

 

NOTE - Please share profiles from anywhere across the US, Canada, or Mexico. We are open to considering candidates who are available to work remotely.

 

Role: Open IMA Development Engineer / IMA Systems Architect

Location: Montreal, QC (Onsite)

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Domain – Aerospace

Rate / Salary : CAD $90/hr.- CAD $100 hr. on C2C / CAD $150,000–$180,000K / Yr.+ Benefits – (Negotiable)

 

Keywords:
Open IMA, Integrated Modular Avionics, IMA Architecture, ARINC 653, ARINC 664, AFDX, DO-178C, DO-297, DO-254, Avionics Integration, Platform Integration, Certification, Aircraft Systems

 

NOTE - DO-297 is a must-have requirement. If the candidate does not have DO-297 experience, please do not share the profile.

 

Mandatory Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) / Open IMA system development
• Experience with IMA architecture definition, platform integration, and system configuration
• Strong understanding of IMA partitioning concepts and ARINC 653
• Experience with avionics platform integration including CPU, memory, and I/O resource allocation
• Experience managing avionics system interfaces and aircraft data networks
• Strong knowledge of AFDX / ARINC 664 standards
• Experience supporting avionics certification activities (FAA, EASA, Transport Canada, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of DO-178C, DO-297, and DO-254 standards
• Experience creating technical documentation and certification support artifacts
• Prior experience working with an Aircraft OEM or major aerospace organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain Integrated Modular Avionics system architecture aligned with aircraft-level requirements
• Support Open IMA platform development, integration, and certification activities
• Configure partitions and ensure compliance with platform constraints
• Support verification, traceability, and certification documentation
• Manage avionics interfaces and resolve architecture/integration challenges
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams during design reviews
• Provide technical guidance on IMA architecture and platform integration best practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience certifying Open IMA platforms with major certification authorities
• Aircraft-level avionics architecture experience
• Experience with application hosting and resource allocation
• Experience with aerospace organizations such as Airbus, Boeing, Collins Aerospace, Thales, Honeywell, Safran, GE Aerospace, or similar