Avionics Systems Engineer

Job summary

The role involves the development, integration, testing, and certification of advanced avionics and electrical systems for commercial and military aircraft. Key tasks include developing system architectures, managing requirements, and coordinating with certification authorities like the FAA and EASA.

Job details

About the Opportunity Insight Global is seeking an experienced Avionics Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and certification of advanced avionics and electrical systems for commercial and military aircraft programs. This role is focused on aircraft-level avionics integration, supporting modernization programs, avionics upgrades, system expansions, and new aircraft development initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and certification authorities to ensure successful system integration and regulatory compliance. This is primarily a systems-level engineering role with hands-on involvement in avionics integration activities including schematics, testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and certification support. Key Responsibilities Analyze aircraft system, production, and certification requirements to develop avionics and electrical system solutions Support aircraft integration activities, including: Component selection Interface compatibility assessments Electrical schematics development Installation and wiring requirements Develop and manage system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and technical specifications using requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama Coordinate integration and testing activities with suppliers and internal engineering teams Support communication, navigation, display, sensor, vehicle management, autopilot, and other avionics system integration efforts Develop certification plans, qualification plans, compliance matrices, and supporting technical documentation Support certification activities with FAA, TCCA, EASA, and military authorities Develop test plans and procedures for: Systems Integration Laboratories (SIL) LRU Testing Ground Testing Flight Testing Perform engineering analyses related to: Electrical loads Thermal performance EMC/EMI HIRF Lightning protection System safety Reliability Investigate system issues through troubleshooting, validation, and root cause analysis Review supplier technical documentation and provide integration and certification guidance Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and certification stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle Required Qualifications Must-Have Experience Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a related discipline Minimum 5 years of avionics systems engineering or aerospace systems development experience Strong experience with aircraft-level avionics integration Experience integrating avionics computers and systems into aircraft environments Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or equivalent Working knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems Required Aerospace Standards Experience Candidates must have experience supporting compliance activities involving: DO-160 DO-178 DO-254 ARP4754A ARP4761 FAR/AWM Part 27 or Part 29 Applicable military standards Certification Experience Experience supporting aircraft certification programs Senior candidates should possess direct certification experience involving FAA, TCCA, EASA, or military certification authorities Junior to Intermediate candidates should have exposure to certification processes and documentation Additional Requirements Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams Must be eligible for Canadian CGP clearance Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident Ideally residing in Canada for the past 5 years Preferred Qualifications Bilingual English/French Experience supporting commercial or military aircraft programs Experience with flight displays, FMS, communication systems, navigation systems, sensors, vehicle management systems, or autopilot integration Compensation: $70/hr to $80/hr Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D. Employees will also have access to a registered retirement savings account with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law. We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position. Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.

What you’ll do

The role involves the development, integration, testing, and certification of advanced avionics and electrical systems for commercial and military aircraft. Key tasks include developing system architectures, managing requirements, and coordinating with certification authorities like the FAA and EASA.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in avionics systems integration. Proficiency with standards such as DO-160, DO-178, and ARP4754A, along with eligibility for Canadian CGP clearance, is required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • AD&D Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Account with Employer Matching • Sick Leave • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Avionics Integration
• Systems Engineering
• Electrical Schematics
• Requirements Management
• Certification Support
• Root Cause Analysis
• Test Planning
• Electrical Load Analysis
• EMC/EMI Analysis
• HIRF
• Lightning Protection
• System Safety
• Reliability Engineering
• Stakeholder Management
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Consulting