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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 30, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Design and support aircraft electrical and avionics systems, prepare and verify compliant engineering documentation, and provide technical support for installations, modifications, and certification programs. Coordinate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and design approval organizations while mentoring the engineering team and improving processes.
Job details
Duties Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the Director of Maintenance and Engineering (D.M. & E.), the candidate will perform the following duties: Assess and respond to external and internal engineering requests. Assist in the development of commercial proposals by providing technical information, when required. Develop design documents that demonstrate compliance with the appropriate regulations. Design electrical and avionics systems in collaboration with D.M. & E. Verify and approve technical documents and drawings produced by the engineering team (E.O., FMS, ELA, W&B, ICA, MMS, MEL). Provide the required drawings and documentation for production and installation within the required time frame. Provide technical support on designs for the installation and modification of avionics systems. Carry out technical research as required (AMM, AIPC, WDM, CMM, IM). Document and obtain formal customer approvals for additional requests. Identify required equipment needs and liaise with vendors to present recommendations. Evaluate quotes from engineering subcontractors. Participate in certification programs and liaise with design approval organizations. Manage and mentor engineering team to augment knowledge and skills. Review/redact engineering documentation as required. Report on opportunities and incidents and propose actions to improve procedures and processes. Demonstrate leadership by initiating and supporting activities to promote innovation to ensure the company stays up to date on industry demands and obligations to remain competitive. Skills And Qualifications Diploma in Avionics Enginering. Minimum 5 years avionics experience. Mastery of CARS at the certification level (STC). Knowledge of TSO, AC, ARINC. Bilingual French/English (Advanced). Proficient in MS Office and Autocad software. Assets Experience with aircraft system interfaces. Project management experience. Technical writing experience. Experience working in an environment with Quality Assurance system AS9000 or ISO 9001. Desired Qualities Ability to multitask. Leadership skills. Flexible and open to change. Excellent communication skills with clarity and courtesy in communication. Time management and organization skills with the ability to manage stress and prioritize daily tasks. Accuracy and attention to detail, patience. Ability to work independently and proactively with a strong sense of initiative. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
What you’ll do
Design and support aircraft electrical and avionics systems, prepare and verify compliant engineering documentation, and provide technical support for installations, modifications, and certification programs. Coordinate with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and design approval organizations while mentoring the engineering team and improving processes.
Requirements
Requires a diploma in avionics engineering, at least five years of avionics experience, mastery of Canadian Aviation Regulations at the STC certification level, and knowledge of TSO, AC, and ARINC. Candidates must have advanced French and English proficiency, be proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and be eligible to work in Canada.
Listed skills
- Technical Documentation · Preferred
- Quality assurance · Preferred
- Leadership · Preferred
- Vendor Coordination · Preferred
- Microsoft Office · Preferred
- Project management · Preferred
- AutoCAD · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Avionics Engineering
- Electrical Systems Design
- Aircraft Systems
- Canadian Aviation Regulations
- Supplemental Type Certificates
- Technical Documentation
- Engineering Drawing Review
- Certification Programs
- Technical Research
- Vendor Coordination
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Leadership
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Assurance
Job areas
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
