Aptiv

Member of Technical Staff - RTOS & Virtualization

In short

A senior software role at Wind River (an Aptiv company) developing and certifying a mission-critical Real-Time Operating System and Virtualization Platform for aerospace and automotive customers. The job focuses on C development, DO-178 certification documentation, and resolving product/customer integration issues within an Agile team. It requires 5-7 years of software development experience, strong C and Python skills, and is based in Kanata, Ontario in a hybrid work model.

Your Role
Wind River, An Aptiv Company, is seeking a Member of Technical Staff to join the Wind River Operating System team, working on projects that deliver mission-critical, robust, and deterministic Real-Time Operating Systems for a wide variety of mission-critical applications, including the aerospace and automotive industries.
You will join the Helix Virtualization Platform development team, delivering mission-critical Real-Time Operating System technology for avionics and automotive applications.
Roles and Responsibilities
•Develop and deliver high-quality design and code.
•Develop and deliver high-quality documentation used for DO-178 certification evidence.
•Review DO-178 artifacts and provide guidance to conform to certification standards.
•Investigate and resolve issues reported during product verification and customer integration.
•Participate in all aspects of the software development process using Agile development.
Your Background
•BSc / MSc degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
•5-7 years of relevant technical experience in software development.
•Strong analytical skills in the C programming language.
•Excellent written and oral communication skills.
•Excellent programming skills using Python and Linux shell scripts.
•Strong analytical and debugging skills.
•Experience with RTOS software development is a plus.
•Exceptional team player who works well in collaborative environments.
•Self-managed, fast learner with the desire and ability to master new technologies.
•Familiarity with iterative and Agile/Scrum software development processes.
•Certification experience is a plus.
•ARM/Intel/RISC-V SoC experience is a plus.
•Experience with Virtualization is advantageous.
Why join Wind River / Aptiv?
•You grow at Aptiv. Aptiv's winning culture is global by design, bringing together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve customers' toughest challenges.
•You make an impact at Aptiv, building trusted solutions every day.
•You have support at Aptiv, with the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health through a competitive benefits package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv
•Hybrid work model for workplace flexibility.
•Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance.
•Short- and long-term disability coverage.
•RRSP matching for financial security.
•Flexible time-off policies and employee assistance resources.
•Learning benefits, including LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities.
Compensation
The compensation range for this role is $110,000 to $140,000 CAD plus an annual incentive plan bonus. Compensation is determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, abilities, and internal equity.

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