Avionics / Electrical Engineer required to work for a leading aerospace engineering and aircraft certification organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity based in Montreal, Quebec to join an established aerospace design and engineering company, whilst being rewarded with a competitive salary, excellent career development opportunities and exposure to a wide range of aircraft modification and certification projects.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as an Avionics / Electrical Engineer, performing various tasks including:
- Design, develop and integrate aircraft electrical and avionics systems for modification and certification programmes.
- Produce engineering documentation including wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, installation drawings and certification reports.
- Support STC, aircraft modification and interior completion projects across fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.
- Perform electrical load analysis, system integration studies and compliance assessments.
- Develop engineering solutions in accordance with Transport Canada, FAA and EASA regulations.
- Review aircraft wiring installations and ensure compliance with approved engineering data.
- Support aircraft testing, troubleshooting and validation activities.
- Liaise with customers, operators, OEMs and regulatory authorities throughout project lifecycles.
- Provide technical support to production, installation and maintenance teams.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and project planning activities.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3+ years of aerospace engineering experience within avionics, electrical systems or aircraft modifications.
- Experience producing aircraft electrical design documentation and installation drawings.
- Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems, avionics architecture and wiring installations.
- Knowledge of Transport Canada, FAA and/or EASA certification requirements.
- Experience using electrical design and CAD software.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics and aircraft manuals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
Desirable Requirements
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or working towards certification.
- Experience supporting STC development and aircraft certification programmes.
- Knowledge of EWIS requirements and aircraft electrical load analysis.
- Experience with business aviation, regional aircraft or helicopter modification programmes.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks Electrical, CATIA or equivalent design tools.
- Previous experience working directly with regulatory authorities.
- Project management or project coordination experience.
- Bilingual English and French language skills.
