Fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group built on an independent model, bringing together over 2,500 employees. With 30 offices across 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the empowerment of individual potential.
We are looking for an experienced Avionic System Engineer with a multidisciplinary background in the development of safety-critical avionic systems for civil or military aerospace platforms.
The role involves system architecture definition, requirement management, and coordination of hardware and software compliance to industry standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178C, and DO-254. A strong understanding of electromechanical systems, particularly BLDC motors, power electronics, and embedded control, is also required.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and develop avionic systems per ARP4754A/ARP4761
* Manage system-level requirements and allocate them to HW/SW
* Support safety assessments (FHA, PSSA, SSA)
* Ensure compliance with DO-254 (HW), DO-178C (SW), and DO-160 (environmental)
* Define and execute system integration, verification, and validation strategies
* Interface with certification bodies and prepare compliance documentation
* Participate in electromechanical system design and analysis:
o Control of BLDC motors for actuators
o Inverters, drivers, power conversion (DC/DC, AC/DC)
o Closed-loop control techniques (6-step, FOC)
o Performance and reliability optimization
Required Qualifications
* Degree in Electronic, Electromechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering
* Proven experience with at least 5 years in a similar role and with ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254
* Hands-on experience with:
o IBM DOORS or similar
o Embedded real-time systems
o C programming
o BLDC motor modeling/control, inverter design, power electronics
o Position sensors (resolver, encoder), safety and protection strategies
* Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
* Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Preferred Skills
* Experience with DAL A or B projects
* Familiarity with EASA/FAA certification
* Simulation tools (Matlab/Simulink, SPICE)
* Knowledge of avionics buses: ARINC 429, ARINC 825, MIL-STD-1553, AFDX
* Basic knowledge of FPGA and avionics-grade microcontrollers
Tools: MS Office, MS Project, Matlab, Simulink, IBM DOORS
Soft Skills: Analytical mindset, team collaboration, customer focus, adaptability to innovation
Why join us?
At Fortil, we implement concrete initiatives to support your development and ensure an inspiring work environment:
* Personalized support to help you grow your skills
* An ecosystem that encourages you to step outside your comfort zone
* The opportunity to become a shareholder
* Involvement in community and non-profit projects
* A dedicated policy to support parenthood
Fortil is committed to equal opportunity. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.