Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Lindsay Ontario Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CADgross/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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