
Professional Senior Engineer - Avionics Systems (DAD)
Job Description
Senior Avionics Systems Engineer (DAD)
Location: Montreal, Quebec or Toronto, Ontario, Canada; United States (multiple locations)
Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada OR the United States
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- Current DAD/DAR status or ability to obtain DAD/DAR status preferred (Transport Canada AWM 505 Delegation of Authority)
- Working relationship with Transport Canada (TCCA), EASA, or FAA
- Knowledge of FAR Part 25 avionics regulations and certification requirements
- Knowledge of RTCA, ARP, and other applicable avionics certification standards
- Extensive experience with aircraft avionics system design, testing, integration, and certification
- Experience with:
- Auto Flight Control Systems (AFCS)
- Communication systems (VHF, HF, SATCOM, Datalink)
- Navigation systems (ADF, VOR, ILS, DME, TCAS, Transponder, IRS, GPS, FMS, Weather Radar)
- Display systems (EFIS, EICAS, HUD, SVS)
- Information, maintenance, and recording systems (IMS, OMS, Data Load, CVR, FDR, AHMS)
- Experience managing system and subsystem requirements for certification and airworthiness compliance
- Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Experience supporting certification testing, inspections, audits, and compliance reporting
- Experience developing certification plans and working with regulatory authorities
- Experience supporting production, final assembly, and in-service aircraft issues
- Knowledge and/or experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)
- Familiarity with:
- DO-178
- DO-160
- DO-254
- ARP4754
- ARP4761
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability and willingness to travel