Avionics Design Engineer

Confidential; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Canada is seeking an avionics certification engineer to lead STC programs, design and certify avionics systems, and ensure compliance with TCCA, FAA, and EASA. You will drive certification plans, mentor junior engineers, and interface with regulators to secure approvals.

Join a focused team responsible for DO-160, EWIS, system safety, and cybersecurity considerations, while coordinating multi‑aircraft STC expansions and challenging installations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or Avionics Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation or eligibility.
• Minimum 3+ years of avionics certification and system integration experience.
• Demonstrated STC development and avionics certification approval processes experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCCA airworthiness regulations and EWIS/DO-160 requirements.
• Experience reviewing and authoring complex certification documentation.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics system design and integration activities for STC development programs.
• Develop and review avionics certification deliverables (wiring diagrams, EWIS analyses, installation drawings, interface definitions).
• Support and lead compliance demonstration activities for avionics systems (DO-160, system safety, EMI/EMC, ELA).
• Prepare and review ICA, FMS, and related certification documentation.
• Develop and execute certification plans and means of compliance for avionics systems.
• Lead end-to-end avionics engineering activities across concurrent STC programs.
• Perform aircraft surveys and support avionics installation and integration activities.
• Support ground and flight test campaigns, including certification test witnessing.
• Manage multi-platform STC expansions and amendments for avionics systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Interface with the DAO Delegate and Transport Canada during certification activities.
• Support DAO governance, audits, and process improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in avionics certification and system integration.
• Mentor junior electrical and avionics engineers on certification processes and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, programs, and certification teams.

Skills

Avionics certification

System integration experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technical leadership

DO-160 knowledge

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace or Avionics

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility

Job description

• Lead avionics system design and integration activities for STC development programs
• Develop and review avionics certification deliverables, including wiring diagrams, EWIS analyses, installation drawings, and equipment interface definitions
• Support and lead compliance demonstration activities for avionics systems (DO-160, system safety, EMI/EMC, ELA)
• Prepare and review Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), Flight Manual Supplements (FMS), and related certification documentation
• Develop and execute certification plans and means of compliance for avionics systems

STC Program Execution

• Lead end-to-end avionics engineering activities across concurrent STC programs
• Perform aircraft surveys and support avionics installation and integration activities
• Support ground and flight test campaigns, including certification test witnessing
• Manage multi-platform STC expansions and amendments for avionics systems

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA) for avionics systems
• Interface with the DAO Delegate and Transport Canada as required during certification activities
• Support DAO governance, including ACC participation, internal audits, and process improvement

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a subject matter expert in avionics certification and system integration
• Mentor junior electrical and avionics engineers on certification processes and best practices
• Provide technical leadership across engineering, programs, and certification teams

What You Bring

Candidate Must Have’s

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, or Avionics Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in avionics certification and system integration
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility
• Demonstrated experience with STC development and avionics certification approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of TCCA airworthiness regulations and avionics compliance requirements (DO-160, system safety, EWIS)
• Experience reviewing and authoring complex technical certification documentation
• Willingness to travel as required

This will make you stand out

• Deep expertise in satellite communications (SATCOM), connectivity or data systems, or RF/antenna installations
• Experience with multi-aircraft STC programs or fleet-wide deployments
• Knowledge of DO-326A cybersecurity requirements
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes