Avionics System Engineer

Job summary

Integrate and support aircraft avionics systems throughout development, testing, certification, production, and in-service operations, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and performance requirements are met. Coordinate with suppliers and regulatory authorities, review compliance documentation, participate in certification activities, and resolve design issues while supporting process improvements.

Job details

Job Title: Avionics Systems Engineer Location: Remote Type - Contract About the Role As an Avionics Systems DAD, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the development, testing, certification, production, and in-service support of Avionics Systems for state-of-the-art business aircraft. You will play a critical role in ensuring our aircraft meet the highest standards of safety, airworthiness, and performance. Key Responsibilities & Contributions to the Team Systems Integration: Take ownership of and support the timely integration of core avionics systems on the aircraft, including: Auto Flight Control Systems (AFCS) Communication: VHF, HF, SATCOM, Datalink Navigation: ADF, VOR, ILS, DME, TCAS, Transponder, IRS, GPS, FMS (Flight Management Systems), Weather Radar Displays: EFIS, EICAS, HUD, SVS Information / Maintenance & Recording: IMS, OMS, Data load, CVR, FDR, AHMS Requirements & Safety Management: Support the definition and management of overall systems and subsystems requirements to ensure safety, certification, and aircraft design objectives are fully met. Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with system suppliers and other interfacing disciplines to ensure systems are properly designed for smooth aircraft integration and compliance with certification requirements. Certification Audits: Witness or participate in selected certification tests, inspections, and/or audits. Compliance & Approvals: Review and approve Compliance Reports on behalf of Bombardier in accordance with approved Certification Plans. Airworthiness Oversight: Ensure aircraft avionics airworthiness is maintained per required regulations, regulatory standards, and guidance material. Regulatory Liaison: Approve and recommend Certification Plans on behalf of Bombardier to secure regulatory authority acceptance of Means and Methods of Compliance and Level of Involvement. Production & In-Service Support: Support the Final Assembly Line and in-service aircraft for any design-related issues, driving them to swift closure. Process Improvement: Participate in the development and implementation of tools and processes required by the function to meet organizational goals. Must-Have Keywords & Technical Proficiencies Avionics Systems Integration Aircraft Systems Certification / Airworthiness FAR Part 25 / TCCA / EASA / FAA DO-178 / DO-160 / DO-254 / ARP4754 / ARP4761 FMS / Navigation / Communication / Auto Flight Systems How to Thrive in This Role (Qualifications & Skills) Education: University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline. Delegation Status: Current or candidate-for DAD / DAR status preferred (has met the requirements of Transport Canada AWM 505 "Delegation of Authority" 505.409). Regulatory Familiarity: Familiarity and established working relationships with TCCA, EASA, or FAA. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of civil airworthiness FAR Part 25 avionics regulations and industry advisory material, including RTCA and ARP documents. Domain Experience: Extensive working experience with system design, test, and certification requirements for aircraft auto flight, communication, navigation including FMS, indicating/recording systems, and onboard maintenance systems. Architecture Knowledge: Knowledge and/or experience in Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems. Industry Standards: Thorough familiarity with DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754, and ARP4761. Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, structured work planning, and strong prioritization skills. Team & Travel: Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and willingness to travel as required. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

What you’ll do

Integrate and support aircraft avionics systems throughout development, testing, certification, production, and in-service operations, ensuring safety, airworthiness, and performance requirements are met. Coordinate with suppliers and regulatory authorities, review compliance documentation, participate in certification activities, and resolve design issues while supporting process improvements.

Requirements

A university degree in electrical, electronics, software, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline is required; current or candidate DAD/DAR delegation status is preferred. Candidates should have extensive aircraft avionics design, testing, and certification experience, strong knowledge of civil airworthiness regulations and industry standards, familiarity with IMA, and effective communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Listed skills

• Compliance Documentation · Preferred
• Civil · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Avionics Systems Integration
• Aircraft Systems Certification
• Airworthiness
• FAR Part 25
• TCCA
• EASA
• FAA
• DO-178
• DO-160
• DO-254
• ARP4754
• ARP4761
• Flight Management Systems
• Navigation Systems
• Communication Systems
• Auto Flight Systems

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Manufacturing

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