Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

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

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

Whats Offered

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