Electrical systems engineer

St-Amour & Associates, Senc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in Montreal is seeking a Systems Engineer to contribute to the development of an innovative electrical storage system for aerospace applications. This role involves defining system architecture, battery specifications, and participating in integration and validation processes, offering a chance to make a significant impact in an ambitious aerospace project.

Qualifications

• >5 years' experience in systems engineering.
• Expertise in energy storage systems or power electronics.
• Good knowledge of aeronautical certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Define the electrical system architecture and its technical requirements.
• Specify performance, safety, and interface requirements for batteries.
• Contribute to integration phases, drafting technical documents.

Skills

Systems engineering

Energy storage systems

Power electronics

Aeronautical certification standards

English

French

Innovation

Team spirit

Rigor

Autonomy

Tools

V&V

FMEA

SSA

HIL/SIL

EMI/EMC

Job description

Salary :

Activity area : Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Production and engineering

Province : Quebec

Region : Monteregie, Montreal, Montreal and surroundings

Description : Are you passionate about innovation in critical systems? Want to contribute to an electrical revolution in the aerospace sector? Join a dynamic team designing a next-generation, flight-certifiable electrical storage system (ESS).

Location : Based on Montreal's South Shore, with occasional travel to Switzerland.

Your mission:

As a systems engineer, you will play a key role in the definition, development, and integration of an ESS for demanding aeronautical applications. Your responsibilities include:

• Architecture & system engineering: Define the electrical system architecture and its technical requirements. Analyze the electrical network and load profiles (ELA). Ensure compliance with certification standards (DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754A, etc.).
• Battery specialization: Specify performance, safety, durability, and interface requirements for batteries. Participate in technological choices (cells, BMS, cooling, etc.). Monitor battery tests (aging, thermal runaway, abuse tests) and analyze results.
• Integration & validation: Participate in aircraft integration phases. Contribute to ground and flight tests. Draft technical documents (specifications, V&V reports, safety analyses, etc.).

Join an ambitious, concrete project at the heart of the aeronautical energy transition in an international and multidisciplinary environment. Make a direct impact on innovative, certifiable solutions.

Skills and qualifications:

• +5 years' experience in systems engineering in critical environments (aeronautics, rail, automotive...)
• Solid expertise in energy storage systems or power electronics
• Good knowledge of aeronautical certification standards
• Mastery of tools and methods: V&V, FMEA, SSA, HIL/SIL, EMI/EMC
• Ideally, experience with lithium-ion batteries and management systems (BMS)
• Fluent English (French appreciated)
• Autonomy, rigor, team spirit, and taste for innovation

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