People Hive is supporting a client in the search for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join an innovative aerospace engineering team developing next-generation hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft.

This is a prominent opportunity for an engineer with a strong systems engineering background to contribute to aircraft-level and system-level development, establish best practices, and shape the systems engineering methods, tools and culture within a growing organisation. The successful candidate will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams, translating complex and evolving requirements into robust engineering solutions while ensuring safety, quality, regulatory compliance and successful project delivery.

The role leads systems-led development activities for hybrid-electric aircraft powertrain architectures, defines and manages system requirements, and drives continuous improvement in engineering practices.

Critical Requirements

5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering within the aerospace or automotive industry

Practical experience with ARP4754A and ARP4761 standards

Hands-on experience in systems development,



integration or testing

Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations and airworthiness requirements from TCCA, FAA and EASA

Important Requirements

Experience working across all phases of the engineering and product development lifecycle

Robust understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies and best practices

Knowledge of INCOSE principles and systems engineering frameworks

Experience developing safety cases, verification strategies and risk mitigation approaches

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Nice to Have

Experience supporting business development and project development activities

Background in hybrid-electric powertrain architectures

Location
Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay), Ontario, Canada

Languages required
English

Working arrangement
Hybrid

Employment
Full-time

Salary
CAD 120,000 - 165,000 per year

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📌 Senior Systems Engineer - Aerospace / eVTOL (Ontario)
🏢 People Hive HR Consultancies
📍 Ontario