Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics

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)
• Strong 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