Electrical Systems Professional

Airbus; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

On-site cafeterias

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount program

On-site medical service

Shuttle service Laval-Montmorency Mir

Carpooling app

Job summary

Airbus is seeking an Electrical Systems Professional to lead engineering projects in Mirabel, QC, focusing on electrical and lighting systems for the A220 family. You will manage complex programs with cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance.

The role requires a university degree in electrical or aerospace engineering and at least 10 years of experience in aircraft systems design, development, integration, testing and certification.

Qualifications

• University degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or the equivalent.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience in design, development, integration, testing and certification of aircraft systems.
• Experience in project management, supplier management and leading complex projects.
• Expertise in system engineering, product development, V&V, AC & DC aircraft architectures and lighting systems.
• Experience with DO-160 qualification process and knowledge of DO-178.
• Experience with FAR 25/525 certification and ARP4754.
• Experience with civil aviation and airworthiness authorities.
• Proficient in Google Suite for presentations/reports.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team and with data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership during integration, development, qualification, and certification of electrical and lighting systems for A220 family aircraft.
• Define architectural framework for electrical and lighting systems and ensure long-term technical consistency.
• Drive design convergence across multiple development projects to meet requirements.
• Synthesize data related to program changes for design updates.
• Lead design review sessions with suppliers and authorities for objective attainment.
• Approve key deliverables from system suppliers meeting specs and standards.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program functions.
• Collaborate with Production, Customer Support, Program Office, Procurement, and Product Planning to ensure feasible, cost-effective designs.
• Define and implement high-impact technical solutions to resolve development issues.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Project management

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication in French and English

Education

University degree in electrical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Do you have experience in aeronautics, have you worked in the field of aerospace engineering or electrical systems and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Program is looking for an Electrical Systems Professional to join our Center of Competencies team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work with a multifunctional team including Chief Engineering, Programs, Methods, Production, Customer Service, Quality, etc.

You will be part of the Electrical Systems Center of Competencies responsible for:

• Advanced systems design and technical expertise;
• Design assurance and problem solving;
• Supplier management, technical integration, and cross-functional collaboration.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Electrical Systems Professional will be to lead and manage engineering projects through in-depth technical expertise in aircraft electrical and lighting systems, proven skills in Project and Program Management to ensure adherence to deadlines, budget, and quality in a complex and multidisciplinary environment.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance during the integration, development, qualification, and certification of electrical and lighting systems for A220 family aircraft;
• Review and contribute to the definition of the architectural framework for the electrical and lighting systems, focusing on ensuring long-term technical consistency, integrity within the design and alignment with development program objectives;
• Drive design convergence across multiple concurrent development projects, ensuring that architectural decisions meet technical, operational, and certification requirements;
• Act as a technical resource for compiling and synthesizing data related to program changes, ensuring all technical requirements are accurately reflected in the system design;
• Lead design review sessions as technical reviewer with strategic system suppliers and certification authorities to guarantee design objectives are met;
• Manage, review, and provide final technical approval of key deliverables from system suppliers, ensuring they meet technical specifications and program standards;
• Serve as technical interface to liaise with other engineering disciplines and program functions, facilitating the efficient exchange of critical data needed for design advancement;
• Collaborate closely with internal departments such as Production, Customer Support, Program Office, Procurement, and Product Planning, to ensure design solutions are feasible, cost-effective, and meet all downstream requirements;
• Define and execute high-impact technical solutions to resolve development issues, both in-service and on the final assembly line (FAL).

Your boarding pass:

• You hold a university degree in electrical or aerospace engineering or the equivalent;
• You have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in the design, development, integration, testing and certification of aircraft systems;
• You have expertise in project management, supplier management and the ability to lead complex projects;
• You have expertise in system engineering, product development, V&V, AC & DC aircraft architectures and lighting systems;
• You have expertise in complex Continuing Airworthiness Risk Assessment;
• You have experience with the DO-160 qualification process and knowledge of the DO-178 process;
• You have experience with the FAR 25/525 certification process and with the ARP4754 standard;
• You have experience with civil aviation and airworthiness authorities;
• You are proficient in the use of Google Suite software tools to produce presentations and reports;
• You have the ability to work well in a multi-functional team environment;
• You have the ability to be proactive and engaged in digitalization and data analytics;
• You have strong communication skills (written and spoken) in French and English;
• Knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering is considered an asset.

This role requires an awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity. These values are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.

Not quite a perfect fit? No worries! Airbus will help you find the role that best matches your skills and aspirations.