Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Canada seeks a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in avionics to lead the integration and certification of innovative avionics architectures for eVTOL aircraft. The role demands 7+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in safety-critical systems. Responsibilities include overseeing system integration, managing compliance with aerospace standards, and driving continuous process improvements. This position offers competitive compensation, no fixed holiday cap, and 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.
• Experience across multiple phases of the product lifecycle is required.
• Background in avionics architectures and safety-critical systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and integration of avionics systems.
• Define system requirements and ensure safety objectives are met.
• Manage supplier selection and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Skills

Avionics system integration

Safety-critical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Systems engineering practices

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