Section Chief, Engineering, Avionics Systems

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability)

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH is seeking a Section Chief in Engineering, Avionics Systems, to lead a talented team in a dynamic environment. Located in Dorval, Quebec, this role involves managing Avionics Systems Specialists and ensuring top-quality performance and engineering resource allocation.

With over 10 years of aerospace experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, you will drive projects forward while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Apply to join Bombardier and contribute to excellence in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the aerospace industry with a good understanding of Avionics Systems requirements and solutions.
• 2-3 years positive management experience with direct reports.
• Experience with both development and sustaining programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Avionics Systems Specialists.
• Ensure a good working environment for employees.
• Manage and resolve priority conflicts within the department.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem resolution

Avionics Systems knowledge

Supplier management

Bilingual (French, English)

Education

Bachelor of Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Section Chief, Engineering, Avionics Systems

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

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

What are your contributions to the team?

• Manage a team of Avionics Systems Specialists
• Participate in the recruitment and integration of new employees
• Establish employee’s yearly objectives, evaluate the employee’s performance, and make salary and career progression recommendations.
• Ensure a good, positive and healthy working environment for the employees (communication, recognition, coaching, and career development plans/opportunities).
• Ensure adequate engineering resources are allocated to the tasks to support aircraft development and support production and in‑service issue resolution
• Manage and resolve priority conflicts within own department and with internal customers.
• Be accountable for your group’s performance – deliver on‑time, within budget and with quality to support the business objectives
• Participate in the organization of departmental governance
• Provide visibility on the execution, issues and escalations, as needed, to your Manager/Director
• Participate in budget preparation and have accountability for managing financial resource. Identify cost reduction opportunities. Identify training and travel required to support to the business needs.
• Develop or adapt tools and processes as needed by the function in order to meet our organizational objectives.
• Manage the Avionics Supplier(s) and establish weekly technical coordination meetings to meet program commitments

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor of Electrical/Computer Engineering degree.
• You have 10+ years in the aerospace industry with good understanding of Avionics Systems requirements and solutions.
• You have experience and understand how these systems integrate and interact to the overall aircraft.
• You have 2-3 years positive management experience with direct reports
• You are a team player, working in a multidisciplinary team and can demonstrate strong organizational and managerial skills (planning structure and prioritization)
• You are creative in finding ways to resolve problems
• You have experience with supplier management
• You have knowledge of Change Management and Configuration Management
• You are organized/self‑motivated and bilingual (French, English) with strong verbal/written English skills
• You have knowledge Continuing Airworthiness (Asset)
• You have experience with both development and sustaining programs. (Asset)

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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.

Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Shift: Day job

Employee Status: Regular

Requisition: 13922 Section Chief, Engineering, Avionics Systems