Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist

ITPS Canada Ltd; London; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in London, Ontario is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist to define and design instrumentation solutions for aircraft systems. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and over 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vacation allowances.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Medical and dental benefits

Employment Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with aircraft systems, flight test environments, and telemetry.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems such as IADS.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work in flightline and hangar environments.

Responsibilities

• Define instrumentation requirements in collaboration with test engineers.
• Supervise installation of sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Calibrate sensors and verify system accuracy before flight.

Skills

Collaboration with test engineers

Signal conditioning design

Sensor integration

Calibrating sensors

Data acquisition knowledge

Education

Degree or diploma in electrical engineering, avionics, aerospace engineering, or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Overview

Employer: ITPS (Canada) Limited

Position: Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: London, Ontario

Employment Address: Ontario N5V 3Z9

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
• Company contributory medical top-up scheme/ group health and dental benefits after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period
• Eligible for Employment Assistance Program
• Eligible for basic life, AD&D insurance
• Eligible for three weeks’ paid vacation annually
• Eligible for travel insurance

Salary

$ 120,000 to $ 130,000 CAD / year

Contact

Please send resumes to [e-mail] and include “Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist” in the email subject line.

Duties

• Defining instrumentation requirements in collaboration with test engineers and project managers
• Designing signal conditioning, data acquisition, and sensor integration solutions
• Preparing wiring diagrams, sensor lists, and instrumentation layouts
• Supervising or performing the installation of sensors and data acquisition systems in compliance with airworthiness requirements
• Calibrating sensors and verifying system accuracy before flight
• Operating ground station and onboarding data systems during flight and ground tests
• Monitoring real-time data and ensuring accurate logging and storage
• Performing pre-flight and post-flight checks
• Diagnosing and resolving instrumentation issues during test campaigns
• Maintaining detailed records of instrumentation configurations, calibrations, and system health
• Supporting regulatory compliance by documenting processes aligned with FAA, EASA, or Transport Canada guidelines
• Ensuring all instrumentation practices meet safety standards
• Participating in hazard analysis and flight test readiness reviews

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in electrical engineering, avionics, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years experience with aircraft systems, flight test environments, and telemetry
• Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems such as IADS
• Familiarity with environmental sensors, strain gauges, thermocouples, and pressure transducers
• Ability to work in flightline and hangar environments with strong safety awareness
• Instrumentation system availability and reliability during flight test campaigns
• Ability to travel from time to time to service company requirements