Lead Embedded Flight Controller Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada

Company

hirify.global delivers aerial intelligence and drone solutions using piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems across defense, infrastructure, energy, public safety, and logistics.

What you will do

• Lead embedded hardware and firmware design for a reusable flight controller subsystem.
• Define system architecture covering processing, sensor interfaces, and redundancy schemes.
• Direct and review the work of supporting embedded software engineers.
• Own verification and validation planning for flight controller hardware and firmware.
• Support integration across multiple aerospace platform programs and represent the subsystem in design reviews and certification gates.
• Lead root-cause investigations during bench, integration, and flight testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in embedded systems or flight controller design, including leadership experience.
• Strong experience with embedded hardware and firmware architecture for safety-critical systems.
• Experience owning a subsystem from concept through verification and certification support.
• Experience designing flight controllers for uncrewed aerial systems and supporting reusable subsystems across multiple platform programs.
• Canadian security clearance is required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, or similar safety-critical development standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on aerospace and drone projects with direct impact on company growth and operational success.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a global team.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive group benefits plan.
• Group RRSP and opportunities for professional growth.
• Standard schedule of 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with flexibility for operational needs.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the role.