Avionics & Electrical Design Engineer

About the Position

• Act as project lead, as assigned by the Senior Manager of Engineering. Lead & participate in project meetings;Complete installation designs, drawings, analysis, substantiation reports, compliance programs, Certification Programs etc.;
• Liaise with Transport Canada Certification personnel for design change approvals;
• Provide in-service engineering to the Canadian North fleet including liaison with OEMs;
• Participate in off-site tasks such as surveys, installation evaluations, tests, and installation support activities;
• Provide high quality support to maintenance field resources implementing modification programs;
• Provide high quality support to internal & external customer support programs including bids, proposals, technical liaison, and coordination of deliverables;
• Comply with the Safety Management System (SMS) reporting program and adhere to the Corporate Safety Policy;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or Technologist diploma in related engineering discipline (Avionics, Aviation Electrical Systems) preferred;
• Minimum 5 years relevant aircraft avionics and electrical systems modifications engineering experience;
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, together with a proficient, practical avionics and aircraft electrical systems design aptitude;
• Must possess strong project management skills;
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems installations;
• Must possess strong computer skills, and be proficient in current Microsoft Office software, wiring diagram and installation CAD software (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD);
• Aircraft certification experience including a strong working knowledge of FAR 25 and CAR / AWM 525 requirements as they pertain to transport category aircraft avionics and electrical systems is considered an asset. Previous experience as a Transport Canada approved certification delegate would be a strong asset;
• Experience with Boeing and ATR products considered an asset;
• Must be knowledgeable of Original Equipment Manufacturers Manuals (SRM, AMM, IPC);
• Must possess superior written and verbal communication aviation English skills;
• Proven track record working as a team player exercising excellent interpersonal skills in a fast paced cross functional team environment;
• Must be adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Ability to communicate in Inuktut a definitive asset;
• Ability to obtain and retain an Airport Restricted Area Pass in accordance with the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program regulated by Transport Canada.

About the Company

Canadian North
20 Cope Drive
Kanata, Ontario K2M 2V8

Company Contact

Ashley Monette
amonette@canadiannorth.com
Preferred Contact: https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/BRA50007F/JobBoard/2ea5e84a-bfc4-4167-88ba-20d03547d410/OpportunityDet

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume