Senior System Engineer

Confidential; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Avionics Certification Engineer to lead certification activities for avionics installations and modifications. You will own STC development, define strategies, and ensure compliance with TCCA, FAA, and EASA requirements.

The role involves coordinating with regulators and leading multi-platform certification programs across aircraft platforms. You will mentor engineers, review complex design data, and oversee integration activities, testing campaigns, and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in aircraft certification, with a strong avionics focus.
• Demonstrated experience with avionics system integration, certification, and STC development and approval processes.
• Strong knowledge of TCCA airworthiness regulations, certification processes, and avionics compliance requirements (DO-160, system safety, EWIS).
• Experience reviewing complex technical documentation with close attention to detail.
• Ability to lead certification programs from planning through approval.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification activities for avionics installations and modifications.
• Own and drive STC development, amendments, and multi-platform expansions.
• Define and execute certification plans and means of compliance.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Review and approve avionics design data including wiring diagrams and ICA.
• Review and approve SSA/FHA/PSSA, ELA, DO-160, EMI/EMC and RF docs.
• Provide technical oversight of avionics integration into aircraft.
• Act as interface with Transport Canada and foreign authorities.
• Lead certification reviews and approvals; delegation where applicable.
• Support aircraft surveys, installations, and testing campaigns.
• Provide guidance during ground and flight test campaigns.
• Ensure avionics meets performance, safety, and certification objectives.
• Serve as SME; mentor engineers; lead across teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on deliverables.

Skills

Avionics certification

System integration

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

As a Senior Avionics Certification Engineer, responsibilities include:

• Lead certification activities for avionics system installations and modifications, including communication, connectivity, and data systems
• Own and drive Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development, including new STCs, amendments, and multi-platform expansions
• Define and execute certification strategies, plans, and means of compliance for avionics systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA, etc., as applicable)
• Review and approve avionics-related design data, including system architecture and interface definitions, wiring diagrams, EWIS, installation drawings, equipment mounting and integration designs, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), and Flight Manual Supplements (FMS)
• Review and approve compliance documentation, including System Safety Assessments (SSA, FHA, PSSA), Electrical Load Analysis (ELA), environmental qualification (DO-160), and EMI/EMC and RF considerations
• Provide technical oversight of avionics integration into aircraft platforms

Regulatory Engagement

• Act as a primary technical interface with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and support engagement with foreign authorities
• Lead technical discussions, certification reviews, and approval activities related to avionics systems
• Support or exercise delegation (if applicable) for avionics certification approvals

Program Execution & Flight Test Support

• Support and lead aircraft surveys, installations, and avionics integration activities
• Provide guidance during ground and flight test campaigns, including certification test witnessing
• Ensure avionics systems meet performance, safety, and certification objectives throughout execution

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a subject matter expert in avionics certification and integration
• Mentor engineers on avionics certification processes, STC development lifecycle, and installation and integration best practices
• Provide leadership across engineering, programs, and certification teams to resolve complex technical challenges

DAO Governance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support DAO activities, including Airworthiness Control Committee (ACC) participation, internal and external audits, and continuous improvement of certification processes
• Collaborate with internal teams, installers, vendors, and operators to ensure alignment on avionics integration and certification deliverables

What You Bring

Candidate Must Have's

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in aircraft certification, with a strong avionics focus
• Demonstrated experience with avionics system integration, certification, and STC development and approval processes
• Strong knowledge of TCCA airworthiness regulations, certification processes, and avionics compliance requirements (DO-160, system safety, EWIS)
• Experience reviewing complex technical documentation with close attention to detail
• Ability to lead certification programs from planning through approval
• Willingness to travel as required

This will make you stand out

• Experience as a primary technical interface with regulators
• Deep expertise in satellite communications systems (SATCOM), connectivity/data systems, and RF systems and antenna installations
• Experience with multi-aircraft STC programs or fleet-wide deployments