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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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