Software Developer

PACE Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology GmbH, along with its parent company TXT e-solutions S.p.A., based in Milan, is an internationally renowned software company specializing in innovative software solutions for aircraft manufacturers and airlines. Since its establishment in 1995, PACE has developed and introduced software products, configuration options, virtual reality-related tools, and industry-leading solutions in the Green Aviation sector. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and maintains strong partnerships with aviation industry leaders worldwide.

Software Developer:

We are seeking a Software Developer to join our engineering team in Montreal and contribute to the design, development, verification, and maintenance of aerospace software design tools and safety-critical software systems.

This role involves working on high‑reliability, safety‑critical applications that comply with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong technical depth, a disciplined engineering mindset, and experience developing software where quality, traceability, and safety are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded, real‑time systems for aerospace applications

Participate in development of complex software components across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance)

Ensure software compliance with aerospace and safety standards (e.g., DO‑178C, ARINC661 where applicable)

Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, and verification artifacts

Perform code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and formal verification activities

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Product Management, Customer Support and Sales.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team to support their professional development and growth.

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

1-3 years of professional software development experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or other safety‑critical domains

Strong proficiency in languages commonly used in aerospace systems (C++, C, C#)

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills

Ability to work within regulated environments with formal processes

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of software lifecycle processes for safety‑critical systems

Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) and/or embedded platforms

Experience developing software certified to DO‑178C Level A

Experience with hardware‑software integration and low‑level debugging

Experience with test automation, simulation, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) environments

Experience in Computer Graphics and GUI development (OpenGL, Vulkan, WPF)

Eligibility for controlled goods and security clearance (if applicable)

Why choose PACE?

Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge aerospace technologies

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative, engineering‑driven culture with high technical standards

Career growth opportunities in aerospace industries worldwide

Support for continuous learning

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