NGC Aerospace is looking for an Software Developer - Aerospace Systems. As part of your duties, you will be mainly responsible for the analysis, design, and validation of embedded guidance, navigation and control (GNC) software, integration with other hardware and software components, and the development of associated software.
Your new day-to-day
- Develop and implement, using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++, GNC and computer vision software for space vehicles such as Earth observation satellites and space exploration probes and/or for aerial vehicles such as remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft (drones);
- Define the required hardware, including sensors;
- Analyze and validate systems using digital simulations of operational environments, dynamic testing in a controlled environment, and flight testing;
- Model complex physical systems and develop associated simulators;
- Implement software in a real-time environment;
- Develop software tools to consolidate the organization’s efficiency and improve the quality of its products;
- Optimize Simulink models to automatically generate efficient C code;
- Conduct research and development studies;
- Support the preparation of replies to calls for proposals and project management tasks.
Your new benefits
- The opportunity to work for a well-established, internationally renowned company recognized for its expertise;
- The chance to collaborate with a skilled, passionate, and ambitious team that values rigor, boldness, and innovation;
- The joy of living in the Eastern Townships, a region that offers a balanced lifestyle between city, lakes, and mountains;
- Three weeks of vacation upon starting your position;
- A flexible schedule with the possibility of teleworking;
- One full week per year to participate in training or conferences to further your knowledge;
- The opportunity to grow, whether in technical expertise, product or project management;
- A group insurance plan with a 50% contribution from the employer;
- An employer contribution to your personal or group RRSP;
- A competitive salary commensurate with your skills and professional experience;
- A social committee that organizes various activities for colleagues and families;
- Access to an on-site gym reserved for employees (with locker rooms and showers) and indoor bicycle parking.
Required profile
The essentials
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, software or aerospace engineering or equivalent;
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English (as we operate in a bilingual environment, with many international customers and collaborators);
- Proficiency in one or several of the following fields: control theory, navigation theory, image processing, dynamic modelling
- Experience and skills in C/C++ programming;
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink environment;
- Effective communication skills with colleagues, customers, and partners;
- Organizational skills, autonomy, ability to work independently and in a team;
- Ability to manage several tasks stemming from different projects simultaneously.
Assets
- Experience with space software development, validation and verification processes and tools;
- Master or Ph.D.'s degree in a related field relevant to the position;
- Experience with software development, validation, and verification processes and tools;
- Experience in the design and operation of unmanned or remote-controlled aerospace systems;
- Experience in the design of space systems;
- Knowledge of other programming languages (Python, C#, Java) and Embedded Coder;
- Knowledge and experience of software quality best practices (RTCA DO-178B/C and MISRA compliance) and MATLAB Embedded Coder;
- Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (or eligible to become a member);
- Experience in algorithm design;
- Knowledge of Kalman filters.
