Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics

Essence Coaching Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coaching and engineering solutions firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in avionics to lead the integration and certification of advanced avionics for eVTOL aircraft. The role demands extensive experience in avionics and system integration, along with a strong grasp of safety-critical systems. Responsibilities include managing avionics systems architecture, regulatory compliance, and driving improvements in engineering practices. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive senior-level compensation

No fixed holiday cap

Competitive group benefits plan

Company stock purchase program

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to work on next-generation aerospace platforms

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in avionics or systems engineering within aerospace or automotive environments.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Strong background in avionics architectures, system integration, and safety-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, specification, and system integration of avionics systems.
• Define avionics system requirements aligned with safety objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on flight deck layout and pilot operational needs.

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CAD 165,000 – 210,000 gross/year

About the Role

A senior-level Systems Engineer – Avionics is sought to lead the definition, integration, and certification of advanced avionics architectures for hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

This role carries end-to-end responsibility for the development of mission-critical avionics systems, including navigation, communications, flight displays, sensors, and vehicle management systems. Working across hardware, software, and systems domains, you will deliver safe, reliable, and certifiable avionics solutions within a complex, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, specification, and system integration of avionics systems, including flight control computers, communication and navigation equipment, displays, sensors, and data buses

• Define avionics system requirements and interface control documents aligned with vehicle-level functions and safety objectives

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support flight deck layout, human‑machine interface (HMI), and pilot operational needs

• Oversee integration of avionics hardware and software, ensuring redundancy, fault tolerance, and robust system behaviour

• Manage supplier selection, technical oversight, and compliance with DO-254, DO-178C, and applicable aerospace standards

• Support functional safety activities, including FHA, FMEA, and FTA at system and subsystem levels

• Lead avionics integration activities in laboratory, ground test, and flight test environments, troubleshooting and resolving system‑level issues

• Contribute to certification planning and regulatory compliance with FAA, EASA, and/or TCCA, including documentation and audits

• Act as a technical integrator between engineering teams and project management

• Apply and enforce engineering standards, ensuring rigor, quality, schedule adherence, and budget alignment

• Challenge existing approaches and introduce improvements to engineering quality, productivity, and delivery

• Stay current with advancements in avionics systems, certification practices, and aerospace technologies

• Drive continuous improvement of processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and system reliability

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in avionics or systems engineering within aerospace or automotive environments

• Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of the product lifecycle (concept, development, integration, verification, certification)

• Strong background in avionics architectures, system integration, and safety‑critical systems

• Hands‑on experience with systems engineering practices is highly desirable

• Familiarity with eVTOL certification frameworks (FAA, EASA, TCCA)

• Proven ability to work effectively in complex, fast‑paced, multidisciplinary teams

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What is Offered

• Competitive senior‑level compensation

• No fixed holiday cap

• Competitive group benefits plan

• Company stock purchase program

• Hybrid working options

• Opportunity to work on next‑generation aerospace and eVTOL platforms