Avionics & Communication - IPT Head

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

🇨🇦 Canada

On-site

Staff / Principal

1 month ago

System Design
Configuration Management
MBSE
Cameo
Risk Management
Teamcenter

1 month ago

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Responsibilities:
Program & IPT Leadership:

Lead the Avionics & Communication IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft program objectives.
Own scope, schedule, cost, and quality deliverables for avionics systems.
Coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams (systems, hardware, software, V&V, certification).
Act as the primary interface with customer, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

System Architecture & Design:

Define avionics system architecture, including:
Communication systems (VHF/UHF, SATCOM, data links)
Navigation systems (GNSS, INS, radio navigation aids)
Flight control & monitoring interfaces
Drive system-level trade studies, technology selection, and interface definitions.
Ensure system design complies with:
oARP4754A / ARP4761
o DO-178C (Software)
o DO-254 (Hardware)
Develop and review:
o System Requirements (SRD)
o Interface Control Documents (ICD)
o Architecture documents

Integration & Validation:

Lead avionics system integration activities (LRU/system level).
Oversee verification & validation (V&V) strategy and execution:
o HIL/SIL simulations
o Ground & flight testing support.
Ensure proper system interoperability across subsystems (EWIS, power, cockpit systems).

Certification & Compliance:

Drive certification activities in line with:
o FAA / EASA / DGCA regulations
Manage certification artifacts:
o PSAC, PHAC, PDR/CDR reviews
o Compliance matrices
o Test plans & reports
Interface with DERs, ARs, and certification authorities.

Stakeholder & Customer Management:

Act as technical focal point for avionics domain.
Present design progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
Support proposal/RFQ responses, estimation, and technical solutioning.

Risk & Configuration Management:

Identify and mitigate technical risks and integration issues.
Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
Manage dependencies across IPTs (structures, propulsion, electrical).

Experience:

12-18+ years in aerospace/aviation domain.
Strong exposure to:
o Avionics system development lifecycle
o Aircraft NPD programs.
Experience in leading IPTs or large cross-functional teams is mandatory.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge of:
o Avionics architectures & communication protocols (ARINC 429/664, CAN)
o Flight deck systems & avionics integration
o Certification standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A)

Familiarity with:
o MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody)
o Simulation/integration environments
Understanding of:
o EWIS integration
o Electrical power systems interface with avionics
Leadership & Soft Skills:

Strong program leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to manage distributed (onsite-offshore) teams.
Strong problem-solving and risk management mindset.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with eVTOL / UAV / advanced air mobility programs.
Exposure to cybersecurity in avionics (DO-326A).
Knowledge of digital thread / PLM environments (3DX, Teamcenter).

Key Deliverables:

Avionics system architecture and design baseline.
Integrated and validated avionics systems.
Certification-ready documentation & compliance artifacts.
On-time IPT deliverables aligned with program milestones

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Program Manager / Chief Engineer.
Leads: Avionics IPT team (System, Design, V&V, Certification engineers).

Qualification:

Bachelor's / Master's in:
o Aerospace Engineering.
o Electronics & Communication.
o Avionics / Electrical Engineering.

Avionics & Communication - IPT Head · Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

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