Software Developer

PACE Aerospace & IT

Montreal

Description

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our engineering team in Montreal and contribute to the design, development, verification, and maintenance of aerospace software design tools and safety-critical software systems.

This role involves working on high‑reliability, safety‑critical applications that comply with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, a disciplined engineering mindset, and experience developing software where quality, traceability, and safety are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded, real‑time systems for aerospace applications
  • Participate in development of complex software components across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance)
  • Ensure software compliance with aerospace and safety standards (e.g., DO‑178C, ARINC661 where applicable)
  • Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, and verification artifacts
  • Perform code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification activities
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Customer Support and Sales.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team to support their professional development and growth.

Required Skills And Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of professional software development experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other safety‑critical domains
  • Strong proficiency in languages commonly used in aerospace systems (C++, C, C#)
  • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work within regulated environments with formal processes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of software lifecycle processes for safety‑critical systems
  • Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and/or embedded platforms
  • Experience developing software certified to DO‑178C Level A
  • Experience with hardware‑software integration and low‑level debugging
  • Experience with test automation, simulation, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments
  • Experience in Computer Graphics and GUI development (OpenGL, Vulkan, WPF)
  • Eligibility for controlled goods and security clearance (if applicable)

Why choose PACE?

  • Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge aerospace technologies
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
  • Collaborative, engineering‑driven culture with high technical standards
  • Career growth opportunities in aerospace industries worldwide
  • Support for continuous learning

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