Avionics Systems Senior Engineer

PDS Defense, Inc.; Toronto; Ibrido; CAD 124.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

PDS Defense, Inc. in Toronto, Canada is seeking an Avionics Systems Senior Engineer to lead DAR/DAD activities for the Bombardier Challenger program, focusing on avionics design, integration and certification.

The role involves AFCS, communications, navigation, displays, IMS/OMS, data load, and flight-test support. Requires a university degree in Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace engineering and DAR/DAD status, with familiarity of TC AWM 505 and applicable airworthiness standards.

Competenze

• Experience as Avionics DAR/DAD or similar delegation role.
• Familiar with Transport Canada AWM 505 Delegation of Authority requirements.
• Knowledge of civil airworthiness FAR Part 25 and related advisory material.

Mansioni

• Lead avionics DAR/DAD activities and integration of AFCS, comms, navigation, displays, IMS/OMS, data load.
• Define and manage system requirements to meet safety and certification goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers and interfacing disciplines to ensure proper design and certification.
• Witness or participate in certification tests, inspections, and audits.
• Review and approve compliance reports for Certification Plans.
• Ensure avionics compliance with regulatory standards and guidance material.
• Propose Certification Plans to secure regulatory approvals.
• Resolve engineering design issues and support on-aircraft certification.

Conoscenze

DAR/DAD experience

Avionics systems design

System integration

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Formazione

Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace engineering degree

Strumenti

DO-178/DO-254

ARP4754/ARP4761

Descrizione del lavoro

Engineering

Avionics Systems Senior Engineer

Toronto, Ca Posted: 6/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#

218401

Job Category

Engineering

Position Type

Associate - W2

Shift

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Avionics Systems Senior Engineer, in Toronto, Canada. Job ID#218401

CAD $124,000 to CAD $150,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as an Avionics Design Approval Representative (DAR) or Design Approval Delegate (DAD). After a familiarization period, the candidate will be expected to become an Avionics Systems DAD within Bombardier and be responsible for Avionics Systems DAD activities on the Bombardier Challenger product line.

What are your contributions to the team?

In your role as an Avionics Systems DAD, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the development, testing, certification, and in-service support of Avionics Systems of state-of-the-art business aircraft.

More specifically

Be responsible and support the timely integration of systems, such as AFCS, Communication (VHF, HF, SATCOM, Datalink), Navigation (ADF, VOR, ILS, DME, TCAS, Transponder, IRS, GPS, FMS, Weather Radar), Displays (EFIS, EICAS, HUD, SVS), Information/Maintenance & Recording (IMS, OMS, Data load, CVR, FDR, AHMS), etc. on the aircraft.

Support the definition and management engineering system and subsystem requirements to ensure safety, certification & aircraft design requirements and objectives are met

Work with the system suppliers as well as other interfacing suppliers and disciplines to ensure the system is properly designed to be integrated smoothly on the aircraft and meet certification requirements

Witness or participate in engineering-related certification tests, inspections, and/or audits

Review and Approve Compliance Reports on behalf of Bombardier in accordance with approved Certification Plans

Ensure aircraft avionics are maintained per required regulations, regulatory standards, and guidance material

Approve and recommend Certification Plans on behalf of Bombardier to secure regulatory authority approval.

Support any engineering design related issues and bring them to closure

How to thrive in this role?

You hold a university degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.

Current or candidate-for DAD / DAR status preferred. (Has met the requirements of Transport Canada AWM 505 "Delegation of Authority" 505.409).

You are familiar with and have a working relationship with TCCA, EASA or FAA.

You are knowledgeable with civil airworthiness FAR Part 25 avionics regulations and industry advisory material including RTCA and ARP documents for applicable TCCA, EASA and FAA avionics certification requirements.

You have extensive working experience with system design, test and certification requirements of aircraft auto flight, communication, navigation including FMS, indicating/recording systems, onboard maintenance systems, etc.

Knowledge and/or Experience in Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems.

You are familiar with the industry standards DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754 and ARP4761.

You have strong communication skills (verbal and written).

You have excellent problem-solving skills, work planning structure and prioritization.

You can work well in a team environment.

You are willing to travel.

This position has a hybrid work schedule and requires mandatory 2 days per week in the office

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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