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Senior C++ Flight Software Engineer VxWorks

  • Brampton, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted May 20, 2026
  • 1 position

$110,000–$140,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead the design, implementation, and testing of safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions. Mentor junior team members and collaborate with management to establish coding and process standards.

Job details

Lead the design, implementation, and testing of safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions. Mentor junior team members and collaborate with management to establish coding and process standards. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with over 10 years of embedded application experience and at least 5 years with VxWorks. Must be able to obtain security clearance and the Controlled Goods Program assessment.

What you’ll do

Lead the design, implementation, and testing of safety-critical, real-time flight software solutions. Mentor junior team members and collaborate with management to establish coding and process standards.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with over 10 years of embedded application experience and at least 5 years with VxWorks. Must be able to obtain security clearance and the Controlled Goods Program assessment.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plans
  • Supplemental And Flexible Drug Plans
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Disability Income Protection
  • Life Insurance
  • Group Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

  • CI/CD · Preferred
  • Automated testing · Preferred
  • Docker · Preferred
  • C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • C++
  • VxWorks
  • Embedded Applications
  • Safety Critical Software
  • Real-time Software
  • System On A Chip
  • Automated Testing
  • SPI
  • EtherCAT
  • CANOpen
  • Test Driven Development
  • Continuous Integration
  • Motion Control
  • ARM Processors
  • RISC-V Processors
  • Docker

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Software
  • Technology
  • Science & Research
  • Manufacturing

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