Position: Professional Senior Engineer – Avionics Systems
Location: Dorval, QC, Canada
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, certification, and in-service support of advanced avionics systems for business aircraft.
The role involves working closely with engineering teams, system suppliers, and regulatory authorities to ensure avionics systems meet aircraft design, safety, performance, and airworthiness requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the integration of aircraft avionics systems, including Auto Flight Control Systems (AFCS), communication, navigation, flight management systems (FMS), displays, weather radar, onboard maintenance, and flight data recording systems.
- Define, manage, and verify system and subsystem requirements to ensure compliance with aircraft design, safety, and certification objectives.
- Coordinate with system suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure proper system design, integration, and certification.
- Participate in certification testing, inspections, and audits.
- Review and approve certification compliance reports in accordance with approved certification plans.
- Ensure continued avionics airworthiness in compliance with applicable aviation regulations and standards.
- Develop, review, and recommend certification plans and means of compliance for regulatory authority acceptance.
- Provide engineering support to final assembly and in-service aircraft operations, resolving design and integration issues.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering tools, processes, and procedures.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Current or candidate Delegation of Authority (DAD/DAR) status is preferred, meeting Transport Canada AWM 505.409 requirements.
- Experience working with aviation regulatory authorities such as Transport Canada (TCCA), FAA, or EASA.
- Strong knowledge of FAR Part 25 / CS-25 airworthiness requirements and avionics certification standards.
- Extensive experience in avionics systems design, integration, testing, and certification, particularly in:
- Automatic Flight Control Systems (AFCS)
- Communication and Navigation Systems
- Flight Management Systems (FMS)
- Aircraft Displays and Indicating Systems
- Onboard Maintenance and Recording Systems
- Knowledge or experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA).
- Familiarity with industry standards, including DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754, and ARP4761.
- Strong technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and work effectively in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting business aircraft avionics programs.
- Direct involvement in aircraft certification activities and regulatory compliance.
- Experience coordinating with avionics suppliers and certification authorities.
