Electrical Technician

Horizon Aircraft; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Holiday Cap

Company Paid Group Benefits Plan

Company Stock Matching Program

Health Spending Account

Equity Awards

Job summary

Horizon Aircraft is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician (Hardware in the Loop / Power HIL) to lead development of test infrastructure for our aircraft programme. You will design, build, integrate, and operate facilities used to verify aircraft systems and support certification activities.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in an Electrical Technician role in aerospace or automotive, with hands-on experience in HIL/PHIL test environments to support compliance with TCCA, FAA, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in an Electrical Technician role from aerospace or automotive.
• Hands-on experience with development of HIL/PHIL test environments used to support compliance activities with aerospace authorities.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, route, terminate, and test aircraft wiring harnesses per drawings and standards.
• Fabricate and install electrical panels, control cabinets, racks, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform LV and HV electrical installations, cable routing, interconnections, and power distribution.

Skills

Electrical wiring

HIL/PHIL

Schematic interpretation

Test equipment

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Schematic readers

Job description

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring. Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced Electrical Technician (Hardware in the Loop / Power HIL). You will lead development of Horizon Aircraft test infrastructure that underpins our aircraft development programme. From component-level test benches to HIL, Power HIL, and Iron Bird environments, you will define, build, integrate, and operate the facilities used to verify aircraft systems, support certification activities, and enable safety of flight.

Your Day-to-Day

• Fabricate, install, route, terminate, and test aircraft wiring harnesses in accordance with engineering drawings and aerospace wiring standards.
• Fabricate and install electrical panels, control cabinets, equipment racks, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform LV and HV electrical installations, cable routing, equipment interconnections, and power distribution activities.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Carry out fabrication, fitting, assembly, and installation activities in support of test benches, rigs, and laboratory facilities using hand and power tools.
• Perform continuity testing, fault finding, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical and test systems.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, assembly instructions, and engineering documentation to support fabrication and installation activities.

The ideal candidates are likely to have the following background: Demonstrated experience (7+ years) in an Electrical Technician role from aerospace or automotive, having worked across all phases of the lifecycle. Ideally you would have hands on experience with development of HIL/PHIL test environments used to support compliance demonstration activities with TCCA, FAA, and EASA.

About Your Future Team.

As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi-skilled individuals who are some of the first Engineers to have joined Horizon.

Our Benefits.

• No Holiday Cap
• Company Paid Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Matching Program
• Health Spending Account
• Equity Awards

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground-breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.