Senior Avionics Qualification & Verification Engineer

Acestack

Montreal

Hybrid

CAD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Acestack in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, seeks a Senior Avionics Qualification & Verification Engineer to lead aircraft system qualification, verification, and certification across development programs. Hybrid work (2 onsite days) with collaboration across Systems, Safety, EMC/EMI, and Certification teams.

The role involves reviewing QTPs/QTRs, ensuring traceability to certification evidence, and coordinating with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers while applying RTCA DO-160, DO-178C, and DO-254 standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
10+ years of experience in Avionics Verification, Qualification, Certification, or Systems Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing Qualification Test Plans (QTP) and Qualification Test Reports (QTR).
Hands-on experience supporting at least one certified aircraft program.
Experience working with an Aircraft OEM, Tier-1 Avionics Supplier, or Aircraft Integrator.
Strong understanding of avionics verification, qualification, environmental testing, and certification processes.
Practical knowledge of RTCA DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761/ARP4761A, DO-178C, and DO-254.
Experience reviewing verification procedures, qualification reports, compliance reports, and certification evidence.
Knowledge of EMC/EMI, Lightning, Thermal, Structural, and Environmental Qualification Testing.

Responsibilities

Review Qualification Test Plans (QTPs) for technical adequacy and compliance.
Review Qualification Test Reports (QTRs) to verify results and conclusions.
Validate traceability between aircraft, system, equipment, interface, and certification requirements.
Verify compliance using Testing, Analysis, Inspection, and Similarity methods.
Review environmental qualification evidence against RTCA DO-160 and standards.
Evaluate verification artifacts and certification data packages.
Identify documentation gaps and certification risks.
Coordinate with Systems, Safety, EMC/EMI, Thermal, Structural, Certification, and Test Engineering.
Support QR, CRR, and certification audits.
Review supplier qualification documentation and ensure deliverables meet expectations.

Skills

Avionics Verification

Qualification & Certification

Systems Engineering

Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace/Avionics/Electronics/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS / DOORS Next

Polarion

Jama Connect

Cameo / MagicDraw

Teamcenter

Windchill

JIRA

Job description

Job Title: Senior Avionics Qualification & Verification Engineer

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)
Experience: 10 20+ Years

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Avionics Qualification & Verification Engineer to support avionics equipment qualification, verification, and certification activities for aircraft development programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience reviewing qualification documentation, verification evidence, environmental testing, and certification compliance while working with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or certified airborne systems programs.

Key Responsibilities

Review and assess Qualification Test Plans (QTPs) for technical adequacy, completeness, and compliance with customer and certification requirements.
Review Qualification Test Reports (QTRs) to verify execution, test results, deviations, corrective actions, and qualification conclusions.
Validate traceability between aircraft, system, equipment, interface, and certification requirements.
Verify compliance using appropriate verification methods including Testing, Analysis, Inspection, and Similarity.
Review environmental qualification evidence against RTCA DO-160 and applicable aerospace certification standards.
Evaluate verification artifacts, compliance reports, qualification reports, and certification data packages.
Identify documentation gaps, missing requirement coverage, traceability issues, unsupported compliance statements, and certification risks.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including Systems, Safety, EMC/EMI, Thermal, Structural, Certification, and Test Engineering.
Support Qualification Reviews (QR), Certification Readiness Reviews (CRR), and certification audit activities.
Review supplier qualification documentation, monitor issue resolution, and ensure deliverables meet customer and regulatory expectations.
Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, qualification issue resolution, and continuous process improvement.
Prepare technical review reports, compliance assessments, certification evidence, and status reports.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
10 20+ years of experience in Avionics Verification, Qualification, Certification, or Systems Engineering.
Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing Qualification Test Plans (QTP) and Qualification Test Reports (QTR).
Hands-on experience supporting at least one certified aircraft program.
Experience working with an Aircraft OEM, Tier-1 Avionics Supplier, or Aircraft Integrator.
Strong understanding of avionics verification, qualification, environmental testing, and certification processes.
Practical knowledge of RTCA DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761/ARP4761A, DO-178C, and DO-254.
Experience reviewing verification procedures, qualification reports, compliance reports, and certification evidence.
Knowledge of EMC/EMI, Lightning, Thermal, Structural, and Environmental Qualification Testing.
Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting FAA, EASA, and TCCA certification programs.
Experience participating in SOI Reviews, certification audits, and compliance assessments.
Knowledge of aircraft development lifecycle, systems engineering, safety assessments, and MBSE.
Experience coordinating suppliers, qualification laboratories, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Exposure to aircraft integration testing and certification readiness reviews.

Technical Skills