Senior Software Architect Engineer

1 week ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Essence Coaching Group Full time
Senior Software Architect Engineer (Aerospace / eVTOL)

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CAD 120,000 – 165,000 (annual)
Work Model: Hybrid

About the Job

A senior-level Software Architect & Engineer is sought to lead mission-critical aerospace software development.

In this role, you will architect and deliver scalable, safety-critical embedded and application-level software supporting flight control, avionics, propulsion, energy management, and system monitoring. You will play a key role in defining software strategy, driving system integration, and ensuring compliance with aerospace certification standards.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace technology on complex, safety-assured systems.

What You'll Do

Define software architecture for complex, distributed systems supporting real-time, flight-critical functions
Lead development of embedded software for avionics, flight control, propulsion, and monitoring systems
Own the full software lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, and certification
Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and safety teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards (e.g. DO-178C)
Define and lead a model-based approach to software development
Act as a technical leader, influencing best practices and positive engineering behaviours
Enforce engineering standards, rigor, resilience, and continuous improvement
Serve as a technical interface between project management and engineering teams
Challenge existing processes and introduce innovations to improve quality, safety, and delivery timelines
Stay current with industry developments and apply best-in-class engineering practices

What You'll Bring

7+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Background in aerospace or automotive industries
Hands-on experience across all phases of the software lifecycle
Strong expertise in embedded systems and safety-critical software
Experience working with aerospace certification standards (DO-178C or similar)
Familiarity with certification frameworks from TCCA, FAA, and/or EASA
Systems engineering experience is highly desirable
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams

Whats Offered

Competitive annual salary: CAD 120,000 – 165,000
Hybrid working model
No holiday cap
Competitive group benefits plan
Company stock purchase program
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and eVTOL projects
Innovative, engineering-driven environment with strong growth potential



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