Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems

PDS Defense, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Career counseling

Short-term disability insurance

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Montreal, QC seeks a Senior Engineering - Avionics Systems to lead development, testing, certification, production, and in-service support for avionics on advanced business aircraft.

You will define system requirements, work with suppliers, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in avionics systems development, testing and certification.
• Familiarity with aviation standards and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, certify, produce and support avionics systems for state-of-the-art business aircraft.
• Coordinate with system suppliers and interfaces to ensure proper design integration.
• Witness or participate in certification tests, inspections, and audits.

Skills

Systems engineering

Avionics

Certification

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

DO-178

DO-160

DO-254

ARP4754/ARP4761

FAR Part 25 avionics

Job description

Engineering

Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems Montreal, CA Posted: 5/28/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218223

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Prospect

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems, in Montreal, CA. Job ID#218223

Job Description

In your role as an Avionics Systems DAD, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the development, testing, certification, production, 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 of the overall systems and subsystems 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 on the program to ensure the system is properly designed to be integrated smoothly on the aircraft and meet certification requirements

• Witness or participate in selected certification tests, inspections, and/or audits

• Review and Approve Compliance Reports on behalf of the client in accordance with approved Certification Plans

• Ensure aircraft avionics airworthiness is maintained per required regulations, regulatory standards, and guidance material

• Approve and recommend Certification Plans on behalf of the client to secure regulatory authority acceptance of Means and Methods of Compliance and Level of Involvement

• Support the Final Assembly Line and In Service Aircrafts for any design related issues and bring them to closure

• Participate in the development and implementation of tools and processes as needed by the function to meet our organizational objectives

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.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled