Electrical Designer

Our client is seeking an

Electrical Designer

to lead the design, development, certification, and lifecycle support of advanced avionics systems for current and next-generation aircraft. This is a key technical position requiring deep expertise in aerospace electrical systems, embedded hardware design, and system integration to deliver certified, high-performance avionics solutions.

This is a

full-time, on-site position

based in our

Ottawa, ON

office, ensuring close collaboration with engineering, testing, and systems teams to support rapid development and integration cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

Lead end-to-end avionics hardware design, including schematic capture, PCB layout, design reviews, board bring-up, debugging, and testing.

Architect analog and digital circuits for embedded processors, sensors, RF interfaces, and communication subsystems (ARINC 429, CAN, RS-232 / 422, Ethernet, etc.).

Develop and execute test strategies in collaboration with software and firmware teams.

Apply advanced principles of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI / EMC design.

Technical Leadership

Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to junior engineers and designers.

Drive design decisions and best practices throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to environmental testing and production release.

Support certification efforts, including preparation of engineering documentation, compliance with

DO-254

and

RTCA / DO-160

standards, and adherence to design assurance levels (DALs).

Lead complex root cause investigations for field issues and product failures.

Maintain and enhance legacy avionics hardware to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving standards.

Develop and execute obsolescence management strategies, coordinating redesigns and component substitutions with supply chain and production teams.

Partner cross-functionally with software, systems, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure design integrity and successful system integration.

Collaborate directly with customers and suppliers to define and validate requirements.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives in design methodology, documentation, and engineering toolsets.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in

Electrical Engineering .

5+ years

of progressive experience in electrical hardware design, including

3+ years

in avionics or aerospace environments (ideal).

Proficiency with

EDA tools

such as Altium Designer, DxDesigner, or OrCAD.

Strong hands‑on experience in circuit simulation, prototyping, PCB assembly, and rework.

Proficient in lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum / network analyzers, signal generators).

Working knowledge of

IPC standards

(IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001, IPC‑7711 / 7721).

Excellent analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

RF system design

or

embedded system integration

in aviation contexts.

Background in

electronics manufacturing

and

design for manufacturability (DFM)

and

design for test (DFT) .

Familiarity with

software development or firmware validation practices

(DO‑178C exposure).

Programming or scripting experience in

C, Java, or Python .

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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