Professional Sr, Engineering - Avionics Systems

Job Title: Professional Sr, Engineering - Avionics Systems

Pay Rate: $100k - $150k/yr
Location: Dorval, QC, Canada

Job Overview

As an Avionics Systems DAD, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the development, testing, certification, production, and in-service support of state-of-the-art business aircraft avionics systems.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the timely integration of aircraft systems, including AFCS, Communication (VHF, HF, SATCOM, Datalink), Navigation (ADF, VOR, ILS, DME, TCAS, Transponder, IRS, GPS, FMS, Weather Radar), Displays (EFIS, EICAS, HUD, SVS), and Information, Maintenance & Recording Systems (IMS, OMS, Data Load, CVR, FDR, AHMS).
• Support the definition and management of overall system and subsystem requirements to ensure compliance with safety, certification, and aircraft design requirements and objectives.
• Work with system suppliers, interfacing suppliers, and other program disciplines to ensure systems are properly designed, smoothly integrated into the aircraft, and meet certification requirements.
• Witness or participate in selected certification tests, inspections, and audits.
• Review and approve Compliance Reports in accordance with approved Certification Plans.
• Ensure aircraft avionics airworthiness is maintained in accordance with applicable regulations, regulatory standards, and guidance material.
• Approve and recommend Certification Plans to secure regulatory authority acceptance of Means and Methods of Compliance and Level of Involvement.
• Support Final Assembly Line and in-service aircraft activities by addressing and resolving design-related issues.
• Participate in developing and implementing tools and processes required to achieve organizational objectives.

Requirements

• University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Current or candidate-for DAD/DAR status preferred (meeting the requirements of Transport Canada AWM 505 "Delegation of Authority" 505.409).
• Familiarity and working relationship with TCCA, EASA, or FAA.
• Knowledge of civil airworthiness FAR Part 25 avionics regulations and industry advisory material, including RTCA and ARP documents applicable to TCCA, EASA, and FAA avionics certification requirements.
• Extensive working experience with system design, testing, and certification requirements for aircraft auto flight, communication, navigation (including FMS), indicating/recording systems, and onboard maintenance systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754, and ARP4761.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, structured work planning, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel.