Project Engineer - Avionics

We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,100 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Engineer - Avionics position is an intermediate level position reporting to the Avionics Engineering Supervisor. Qualified individuals will work within the avionics engineering team, the projects engineering team and broader company teams, supporting and leading aircraft modification projects. In this position, the successful individual will lead small interdisciplinary teams to the successful (Safe / Airworthy, on-time, & on-budget) completion of avionics or electrical focused modifications while working under the general guidance of senior engineers.

Individuals that demonstrate their capabilities & skills on projects of low to moderate complexity will be given the opportunity to be challenged by leading larger, more complex projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage engineering project resources, timelines and budgets including but not limited to : Creating & Maintaining Project PlansCreating & Updating Project SchedulesDeveloping Cost EstimatesManage Technical and Project Risks
• Liaison with project stakeholders (vendors, sub-contractors, customers, regulators etc.) with minimal oversight
• Prepare avionics and electrical design deliverables including but not limited to : Engineering OrdersWiring DiagramsHarness & Lead AssembliesRouting DrawingsFunctional Test Procedures
• Prepare airworthiness substantiation deliverables including but not limited to : Certification PlansCompliance ReportsIssue Papers & Certification MemosElectrical Load AnalysisEquipment Qualification ReportsHIRF & Lightning AnalysisFlight ManualsInstructions for Continued AirworthinessQualitative & Quantitative Safety AssessmentsCertification Test Procedures and Reports
• Provide prototype support (including troubleshooting and snag resolution)
• Coordinate the successful execution of aircraft test programs (functional, EMC & flight)
• Review basic designs, reports and analysis in areas of demonstrated expertise for adherence to company standards and technical accuracy
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers in areas of demonstrated expertise

REQUIREMENTS

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to) :

SALARY

The salary range for this role is $84,067.72 to $105,084.64 annually for those candidates. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note : The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.

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