Senior Systems Engineer – Electric Propulsion

Senior Systems Engineer Electric Propulsion

Location : Lindsay Ontario Canada (Hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range : CADgross / year

About the Role

A senior-level Systems Engineer Electric Propulsion is sought to lead the design integration and validation of advanced electric propulsion architectures for hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

This role involves close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to develop high-performance safe and certifiable propulsion systems including motors inverters motor controllers and power distribution units. You will be a key driver in defining system-level requirements validating performance and ensuring certification compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead system-level design and integration of electric propulsion units (EPUs) including motors inverters and thermal management components

Define system and sub-system requirements interface specifications and performance targets aligned with vehicle-level needs

Support development and verification of motor control algorithms and high-voltage power electronics

Analyze and optimize propulsion performance across operational scenarioshover transition and cruise

Oversee thermal modeling and cooling strategies in collaboration with thermal and mechanical teams

Coordinate with suppliers for component selection integration and validation according to aerospace standards

Support safety and reliability analyses including FMEA FTA FHA and contribute to system architecture trade studies

Participate in lab-based testing HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups and ground / flight test campaigns

Develop and maintain documentation for system design requirements traceability and certification compliance

Act as an integral technical contributor and interface between project management and other engineering teams

Challenge the status quo and introduce new approaches to improve engineering quality productivity and delivery timelines

Stay current with developments in electric propulsion systems engineering and eVTOL technologies

Drive continuous improvement of processes to increase safety efficiency and reliability

Requirements

7 years of experience in aerospace or automotive systems engineering covering all phases of the product lifecycle

Hands-on experience with electric propulsion systems high-voltage power electronics or related disciplines

Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA FAA EASA)

Strong systems engineering background and experience with cross-disciplinary integration

Proven ability to work in complex fast-paced multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills

What is Offered

Competitive senior-level compensation

No fixed holiday cap

Group benefits plan

Company stock purchase program

Hybrid work options

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL aerospace projects

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1