Avionics Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Avionics Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. The role involves developing engineering data packages, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, and supporting aircraft integration and testing. Candidates should have extensive experience in avionics systems design and certification, along with strong technical documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in avionics systems design.
• 5 years supporting airworthiness certification (TCCA).

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Requirement Documents and Engineering Technical Assessments.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Technical Documentation

Project Tracking

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Avionics Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team in supporting a variety of aircraft modification programs. This role involves the end-to-end development of engineering data packages, technical analysis, and airworthiness certification in compliance with and international aviation regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and define Technical Requirement Documents and Engineering Technical Assessments
• Review and evaluate vendor technical proposals and internal Program Change Requests (PCRs)
• Generate and manage Design Change Proposals and Modification Summary Packages
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and qualification reports
• Support aircraft integration and testing: including authoring Test Definition Sheets, test witnessing, and report
• Ensure compliance with TCCA, FAA, and EASA regulations for avionics systems
• Interface with suppliers through technical meetings and Engineering Coordination Memos
• Provide troubleshooting and support during production and in-service operations, including SDR resolution and Service Bulletin development
• Lead and mentor junior engineers within the avionics team

Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, integration, and certification of aircraft electrical and avionics systems
• Minimum 5 years supporting airworthiness certification (TCCA )
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Avionics systems: Auto Flight, FMS, Communications, Navigation, Indication, Cabin, Maintenance
• FAR Part 23 & 25, ARP4754, ARP4761, EWIS requirements
• RTCA DO-178, DO-254, DO-160 and related advisory circulars
• Certification procedures with TCCA, FAA, or EASA

Skills & Tools:

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA and/or SolidWorks
• Strong technical documentation and report writing
• Excellent time management and project tracking capabilities