Test & Instrumentation Engineer

Horizon Aircraft Inc.; Kawartha Lakes; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company, Horizon Aircraft Inc., is seeking a Senior Engineer in Test and Instrumentation to lead test development and integrate cutting-edge technologies for eVTOL aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems engineering and certification standards, providing a unique opportunity to shape methodologies and influence a pioneering team. Join a dynamic environment dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

No Holiday Cap

Competitive Group Benefits Plan

Company Stock Purchase Program

Hybrid Work Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a systems engineering role in aerospace or automotive.
• Familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Experience with ARP4754 and ARP4761 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead test development including strategy and safety oversight.
• Integrate and troubleshoot test systems and hardware.
• Develop methodologies and operational principles for test facilities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Test Development

Safety Standards

Troubleshooting

Project Integration

Continuous Improvement

Job description

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring.

Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced Senior Engineer – Test and Instrumentation. Your role takes ownership of the engineering test facilities to build, maintain and operate the many development (and later certification) tests required to successfully build an eVTOL aircraft. Working within a complex stakeholder landscape and often with immature, developing and changing requirements, you will be expected to assist and guide our internal departments to scope, develop and deliver solutions. This is a prominent position within our organization, which puts people at the heart of its success, with great follow-on prospects.

Initially you will be the first dedicated test engineer in our team, allowing you to develop the backbone methodologies, equipment, and working principles of the facility. This is a hands-on role where the expectation is for you to assist or lead the build of rigs and facilities. As our team grows, we expect you to take on direct team management responsibilities.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead overall test development, including test coverage, maintenance, and safety
• Influence the test strategy, and own the growth of the test organization
• Perform integration, assembly, and testing of hardware
• Operate test equipment, and lead troubleshooting efforts
• Create first principles, systems led, development of test systems
• Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the team
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of the standards and specifications appropriate to the discipline
• Challenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of delivery
• Enforce standards, ensure rigor, resilience and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting all regulatory requirements, conforming to specifications, quality and requirements within schedule and budget
• Act as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teams
• Stay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your field
• Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

We are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences: Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in a systems engineering role from aerospace or automotive, having worked across all phases of the lifecycle. Ideally you would have hands on experience with systems development or test, and you will have familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA. You must have experience working within ARP4754, ARP4761 and other relevant standards.

About Your Future Team.

As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi-skilled individuals who are some of the first Engineers to have joined Horizon. You will be one of the first Systems Engineering generalists to join us, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform.

Our Benefits.

People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal for Ontario, and we are constantly trying to improve these further.

• No Holiday Cap
• Competitive Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Purchase Program
• Hybrid Work Options

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground-breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL, and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects, please apply today!

Location.

We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We expect the same from you, and we are mindful of what a realistic commute would be to keep you safe and at your best. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.

We have a growing team in the Ottawa area, who are onsite in Lindsay less often. If you are in the region, please do apply and we can discuss options with you.

Not Quite Your Profile?

We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this profile. We understand everyone’s career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.