Technician – Electrical & Avionics

Technician – Electrical & Avionics at Horizon Aircraft

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands‑on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close‑knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world‑class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring

Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced Technician – Electrical & Avionics. You will support the assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical and avionics systems for cutting‑edge hybrid eVTOL aircraft. Working closely with engineering, flight test, and production teams, you will play a hands‑on role in bringing next‑generation aerospace technologies from concept to flight.

Your Day‑to‑Day

• Build and install experimental wiring harnesses, sensor networks, power systems, and avionics for test rigs and prototype aircraft
• Support integration and bring‑up of flight control systems, high‑voltage power distribution, communications equipment, and test instrumentation
• Set up and maintain test benches and development rigs for functional and system‑level testing
• Perform electrical continuity, signal integrity, and voltage verification tests; assist in troubleshooting hardware and wiring issues
• Interpret and work from rapidly evolving engineering schematics, wiring diagrams, and build documentation
• Modify harnesses, connectors, and components as systems evolve during iterative development
• Provide feedback to engineers on design improvements, component selections, and manufacturability of prototype assemblies
• Maintain accurate build records, change logs, and test documentation to support design iteration and traceability
• Adhere to safety best practices for high‑voltage systems, flight hardware, and energized test environments
• Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the team
• Possess an in‑depth knowledge of the standards and specifications appropriate to the discipline
• Challenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of delivery
• Enforce standards, ensure rigor, resilience and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting all regulatory requirements, conforming to specifications, quality and requirements within schedule and budget
• Act as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teams
• Stay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your field
• Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

We are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences : Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in a relevant role from aerospace or automotive, having worked across all phases of the lifecycle. Ideally you would have hands on experience with systems engineering, and you will have familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA.

About Your Future Team

As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi‑skilled individuals who are some of the first engineers to have joined Horizon. Your future team has an open, honest, and family‑first culture, who work hard and have fun doing it.

Our Benefits

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground‑breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

Location

We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We expect the same from you, and we are mindful of what a realistic commute would be to keep you safe and at your best. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.

We have a growing team in the Ottawa area, who are onsite in Lindsay less often. If you are in the region, please do apply and we can discuss options with you.

Not Quite Your Profile?

We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this profile. We understand everyone’s career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.

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