We are currently looking for an Aviation Project Lead Engineer to join our team! You will be joining a company that is the world’s premier provider of solutions for the business of aviation. They provide innovative technology solutions to some of the world’s largest organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and forecasting of the engineering aspects of a project including preparing engineering estimates and development plans.
• Execute the engineering development plan and provide technical leadership of engineering project team.
• Maintain the engineering work standards and processes.
• Ongoing evaluation of technical risk, mitigation, and contingency.
• Liaison with key stakeholders in the design process; including but not limited to technical team members (hardware, embedded software, systems), internal company stakeholders (Sales, Program Management), design approval representatives, Transport Canada, customers, external program managers, sub-contractors.
• Engineering status reporting to stakeholders.
• Assist with development of compliance documentation including certification plans, system safety assessments, equipment qualification reports, certification test plans, etc.
• Complete technical reviews of the project team’s deliverables to ensure designs and documents are complete, correct, conform to company & industry standards, and meet the requirements of the project and systems requirements.
• Provide system integration, troubleshooting and support as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Systems Engineer with 5-7 years’ experience in aerospace development projects/programs.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in hardware or software design in the field of avionics products using development process and designing to quality standards (such as RTCA/DO-254, DO-160, DO-178C).
• Engineering Degree from an accredited University (Aerospace, Avionics, Computer or Electrical) or equivalent industry experience.
• Technical leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Adept at requirements analysis.
• Understanding of electrical, embedded software & avionics principles.
• Must be capable of complete project documentation and assistance in certification efforts, as required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project and product lifecycle.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional Engineer designation or eligibility is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of FAA TSO, FARs, AC and STC regulations and procedures an asset.
• Experience in cybersecurity DO-326A is considered an asset.
• Experience in satellite communications considered an asset.