Senior Avionics & Electrical Certification Lead

Bell Textron Canada Ltée; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan

13 holidays/floating days

Educational assistance

Job summary

Bell Textron Canada Ltée in Mirabel, QC is seeking an experienced professional to lead avionics and electrical systems certification efforts for light/transport rotorcraft. You will oversee investigations, data reviews, and testing to ensure Transport Canada and international airworthiness compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in aerospace with strong systems integration, certification knowledge, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in aerospace design and certification processes.
• Knowledge of RTCA/DO-160, MIL-STD and ARP standards is preferred.
• Ability to lead certification data reviews and approval processes.
• Experience overseeing ground and flight testing for compliance data.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Determine scope of investigations and review data for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee inspections and engineering assessments to meet airworthiness standards.
• Witness tests and analyze results for component and system certification.
• Develop and review certification plans, test procedures and performance data.
• Provide technical direction based on applicable certification requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers on avionics displays, instruments and health systems.
• Support design changes and aircraft customization within DAO/CORE avionics teams.

Skills

System integration

Aircraft design

Certification knowledge

Testing oversight

Technical direction

Leadership & mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Bell Textron Canada Ltée in Mirabel, QC is seeking an experienced professional to lead avionics and electrical systems certification efforts for light/transport rotorcraft. You will oversee investigations, data reviews, and testing to ensure Transport Canada and international airworthiness compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in aerospace with strong systems integration, certification knowledge, and leadership skills.