Job Title: Chief Software Architect - Marine & Power Control SystemsJob Location: Mirabel, QCJob Code: 47606Job Schedule: Day ShiftCompensation Range: Between $113,000 - $163,000 CDN annuallyThe Chief Software Architect for Marine & Power Control Systems provides technical leadership for the architecture, modernization, and evolution of mission-critical control systems supporting marine and power applications. This includes Marine Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS), distributed I/O platforms, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), control applications, simulation environments, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for power generation facilities.
This role is responsible for defining the long-term software architecture strategy and driving the development of scalable, secure, and reliable next-generation platforms. The successful candidate will lead the convergence of technologies across product lines while enabling advanced capabilities such as digital twins, predictive analytics, and AI-driven insights.
Essential Functions: - Architecture & Technology Strategy
- Define and own the software architecture vision and roadmap for marine and power control systems.
- Drive platform modernization initiatives and promote technology reuse across product lines.
- Establish architectural standards and best practices for scalability, interoperability, cybersecurity, and maintainability.
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that enhance product capabilities and long-term competitiveness.
- Provide technical direction for the development and integration of real-time, distributed, and safety-critical systems.
- Lead architectural reviews and guide key technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
- Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Resolve complex technical challenges and support strategic program execution.
- System Integration & Digital Engineering
- Define architectures supporting distributed control systems, industrial networks, simulation platforms, and operator interfaces.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), software-in-the-loop (SIL), training systems, and digital twin initiatives.
- Guide the integration of advanced analytics, equipment health monitoring, and AI-enabled capabilities.
Collaboration & Mentorship- Partner with software, systems, controls, hardware, safety, and cybersecurity teams.
- Act as a technical leader across marine and power domains to drive platform alignment and convergence.
- Mentor architects and engineering teams while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation, distributed control systems, embedded software, or real-time systems.
- Demonstrated success in software architecture and technical leadership roles.
- Experience designing and integrating complex distributed systems and industrial control platforms.
- Strong understanding of software engineering, systems integration, and lifecycle development processes.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Marine Integrated Platform Management Systems (IPMS), vessel automation, or naval systems.
- Experience with power generation, nuclear control systems, or other critical infrastructure applications.
- Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 or IEC 61511.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols including OPC UA, Modbus, CAN, PROFINET, and EtherCAT.
- Experience with digital twins, simulation platforms, predictive maintenance, or equipment health monitoring solutions.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial and operational technology (OT) environments.
- Experience integrating advanced analytics, machine learning, or AI technologies into industrial platforms.
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Travel- Travel as required to support customers, programs, and business initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria: - Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
- Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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