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Senior Test and Instrumentation EngineerEssence Coaching Group • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

Essence Coaching Group • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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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