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Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CAD 165,000 – 210,000 gross/year

About the Role

A senior-level Systems Engineer – Avionics is sought to lead the definition, integration, and certification of advanced avionics architectures for hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

This role carries end-to-end responsibility for the development of mission-critical avionics systems, including navigation, communications, flight displays, sensors, and vehicle management systems. Working across hardware, software, and systems domains, you will deliver safe, reliable, and certifiable avionics solutions within a complex, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the architecture, specification, and system integration of avionics systems, including flight control computers, communication and navigation equipment, displays, sensors, and data buses

- Define avionics system requirements and interface control documents aligned with vehicle-level functions and safety objectives

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support flight deck layout, human-machine interface (HMI), and pilot operational needs

- Oversee integration of avionics hardware and software, ensuring redundancy, fault tolerance, and robust system behaviour

- Manage supplier selection, technical oversight, and compliance with DO-254, DO-178C , and applicable aerospace standards

- Support functional safety activities, including FHA, FMEA, and FTA at system and subsystem levels

- Lead avionics integration activities in laboratory, ground test, and flight test environments,



troubleshooting and resolving system-level issues

- Contribute to certification planning and regulatory compliance with FAA, EASA, and/or TCCA , including documentation and audits

- Act as a technical integrator between engineering teams and project management

- Apply and enforce engineering standards, ensuring rigor, quality, schedule adherence, and budget alignment

- Challenge existing approaches and introduce improvements to engineering quality, productivity, and delivery

- Stay current with advancements in avionics systems, certification practices, and aerospace technologies

- Drive continuous improvement of processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and system reliability

Requirements

- 7+ years of experience in avionics or systems engineering within aerospace or automotive environments

- Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of the product lifecycle (concept, development, integration, verification, certification)

- Robust background in avionics architectures, system integration, and safety-critical systems

- Hands-on experience with systems engineering practices is highly desirable

- Familiarity with eVTOL certification frameworks (FAA, EASA, TCCA)

- Proven ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What is Offered

- Competitive senior-level compensation

- No fixed holiday cap

- Competitive group benefits plan

- Company stock purchase program

- Hybrid working options

- Opportunity to work on next-generation aerospace and eVTOL platforms

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