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Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

Location : Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range : CAD 120,000 – 165,000 gross / year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test & Instrumentation Engineer to take ownership of engineering test facilities supporting the development and certification of next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft .

This is a highly hands-on, senior-level role where you will design, build, operate, and evolve test systems and facilities in a fast-moving engineering environment. Initially, you will act as the first dedicated test engineer, defining methodologies, tooling, and working principles. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve into a technical leadership and people management position .

Key Responsibilities

Lead overall test development activities, including test coverage, maintenance, and safety

Define and influence test strategy and support the growth of the test organization

Design, build, and operate engineering test rigs and facilities

Perform hardware integration, assembly, and testing

Operate test equipment and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Develop test systems using first-principles and systems-led engineering approaches

Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and certification teams

Apply relevant aerospace standards and specifications to all test activities

Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines

Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, safety, and certification requirements

Act as a technical integrator between test, systems, and project teams

Stay current with industry developments and emerging testing methodologies

Contribute to process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability

Support the future build-out and leadership of the test engineering team

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems engineering, test engineering, or instrumentation roles within aerospace or automotive environments

Hands-on experience with systems development and / or hardware testing

Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle activities from concept to certification

Experience working with ARP4754, ARP4761 , and other relevant aerospace standards

Familiarity with eVTOL certification frameworks (TCCA, FAA, EASA) is highly desirable

Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving and changing requirements

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Leadership mindset with the potential to take on team management responsibilities

Whats Offered

Competitive salary package

No fixed holiday cap

Competitive group benefits plan

Company stock purchase program

Hybrid work options

Opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace and eVTOL development

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