NGC Aerospace is seeking an aerospace project manager. In this hybrid position, combining technical responsibilities and project management, you will be primarily responsible for the analysis, design, and validation of embedded guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software and project management in the space or aviation field, including coordinating deliverables, establishing budgets, and maintaining contact with the client. * Please note that this role combines that of an aerospace software design specialist (75%) and a project manager (25%). Mastery of technical elements related to guidance, navigation, and control is essential*.
Your new day-to-day
- Design 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 components, including sensors;
- Analyze and validate systems using numerical simulations of operational environments, dynamic tests in a controlled environment, and flight tests;
- Model complex physical systems and develop associated simulators;
- Implement software in a real-time environment;
- Represent NGC to the various companies involved in the proposal for the various project deliverables;
- Manage projects from A to Z: coordination with the internal team, contact with the client, monitoring of deadlines, adherence to budgets, and resource planning;
- Support the preparation of responses to calls for tenders and assist with 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, computer, software, or aerospace engineering, or equivalent (a master's degree is an asset);
- Fluency in written and spoken English (as most of our clients are English-speaking);
- Five years of experience as an aerospace software specialist;
- Considerable experience in project management, task and team coordination, and customer follow-up in the space or aviation field;
- Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: control theory, navigation theory, image processing, dynamic modeling;
- Proficiency in the MATLAB/Simulink environment (Embedded Coder an asset);
- Effective communication with colleagues, customers, and partners;
- Organizational skills, autonomy, ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks from different projects at the same time.
Assets
- Professional experience, including internships;
- Experience with software development, validation, and verification processes and tools;
- Experience and proficiency in C/C++, Python, C#, and Java programming;
- Knowledge and experience of software quality best practices (RTCA DO-178B/C and MISRA compliance);
- Knowledge of spoken and written French;
- Experience in algorithm design;
- Knowledge of drones;
- Knowledge of Kalman filters.