Vehicle Management System Architect (Aerospace)

Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal

Company

hirify.global builds autonomous aircraft systems and defence capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces and allies.

What you will do

• Design, integrate, and validate the central Vehicle Management System (VMS) and flight computer architecture.
• Define and implement Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to bridge mission autonomy software and vehicle control.
• Manage the full integration lifecycle for flight-critical avionics and GNC hardware including FCCs, INS/GPS, and actuators.
• Architect fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) logic and fail-safe behaviors.
• Lead HIL integration, bench testing, and ground/flight test troubleshooting.
• Drive supplier technical management from specification definition through qualification testing.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in Canada
• 5+ years of experience in flight control computer integration, VMS design, or mission computer integration.
• Hands-on experience with ICD development and integrating flight-critical avionics/GNC hardware.
• Working knowledge of FDIR and fail-safe design for flight-critical systems.
• Experience with HIL/bench test campaigns and troubleshooting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering.

Nice to have

• Experience with DO-178C / DO-254 standards.
• Background in autonomy software or mission systems.
• Actuator or power control system design experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and company equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunity to work directly with operators and see systems deployed in the field.
• High-trust environment with short feedback loops and rapid iteration.