Professional Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems

Bombardier; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Professional Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems to lead avionics system design, DAR/DAD activities, and certification for the Challenger family. You will integrate AFCS, navigation, displays, and maintenance systems while coordinating with suppliers and regulators.

The role requires experience with DO-178/DO-254/ARP4754 and willingness to travel. Hybrid schedule with 2 days/week in office, based in Mississauga, CAD base range 124,000–150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Current or candidate-for DAD / DAR status preferred (TC AWM 505).
• Familiar with TCCA, EASA or FAA.
• Knowledge of civil airworthiness FAR Part 25 avionics regulations and RTCA/ARP documents.
• Experience with system design, test and certification of avionics.
• Knowledge/Experience in Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems.
• Familiar with DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754 and ARP4761.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Team player and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for timely integration of systems on the aircraft (AFCS, comms, nav, displays, IMS/OMS).
• Define and manage engineering system and subsystem requirements to meet safety, certification, and design objectives.
• Collaborate with system suppliers and interfacing disciplines to ensure proper design and certification.
• Witness or participate in engineering-related certification tests, inspections, and audits.
• Review and approve Compliance Reports on behalf of Bombardier per Certification Plans.
• Ensure aircraft avionics are maintained per regulations and guidance.
• Approve and recommend Certification Plans to secure regulatory approval.
• Support engineering design issues and bring them to closure.

Skills

Avionics systems design

DAR/DAD experience

Certification processes

System integration

Regulatory standards

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.
Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier's Benefits Program

With our employees' well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Professional Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems

Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing aircraft. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability, and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as an Avionics Design Approval Representative (DAR) or Design Approval Delegate (DAD). After a familiarization period, the candidate will be expected to become an Avionics Systems DAD within Bombardier and be responsible for Avionics Systems DAD activities on the Bombardier Challenger product line.

What are your contributions to the team?

In your role as an Avionics Systems DAD, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the development, testing, certification, and in-service support of Avionics Systems of state-of-the-art business aircraft.

More specifically:

• Be responsible and support the timely integration of systems, such as AFCS, Communication (VHF, HF, SATCOM, Datalink), Navigation (ADF, VOR, ILS, DME, TCAS, Transponder, IRS, GPS, FMS, Weather Radar), Displays (EFIS, EICAS, HUD, SVS), Information/Maintenance & Recording (IMS, OMS, Data load, CVR, FDR, AHMS), etc. on the aircraft.
• Support the definition and management engineering system and subsystem requirements to ensure safety, certification & aircraft design requirements and objectives are met
• Work with the system suppliers as well as other interfacing suppliers and disciplines to ensure the system is properly designed to be integrated smoothly on the aircraft and meet certification requirements
• Witness or participate in engineering-related certification tests, inspections, and/or audits
• Review and Approve Compliance Reports on behalf of Bombardier in accordance with approved Certification Plans
• Ensure aircraft avionics are maintained per required regulations, regulatory standards, and guidance material
• Approve and recommend Certification Plans on behalf of Bombardier to secure regulatory authority approval.
• Support any engineering design related issues and bring them to closure

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a university degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Current or candidate-for DAD / DAR status preferred. (Has met the requirements of Transport Canada AWM 505 "Delegation of Authority" 505.409).
• You are familiar with and have a working relationship with TCCA, EASA or FAA.
• You are knowledgeable with civil airworthiness FAR Part 25 avionics regulations and industry advisory material including RTCA and ARP documents for applicable TCCA, EASA and FAA avionics certification requirements.
• You have extensive working experience with system design, test and certification requirements of aircraft auto flight, communication, navigation including FMS, indicating/recording systems, onboard maintenance systems, etc.
• Knowledge and/or Experience in Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems.
• You are familiar with the industry standards DO-178, DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754 and ARP4761.
• You have strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• You have excellent problem-solving skills, work planning structure and prioritization.
• You can work well in a team environment.
• You are willing to travel.

This position has a hybrid work schedule and requires mandatory 2 days per week in the office

The base salary for this position is expected to range from C AD $124,000 to CAD $150,000 pe r year. The applicable base salary will be determined based on various criteria, at Bombardier's sole discretion, such as the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.

In some cases, the base salary offered may differ from the expected range of base salary listed above.

Please note: You don't need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Bombardier will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Professional Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems

Primary Location Global 7500/8000

Organization Aerospace Canada

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Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13221 Professional Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems