About the Role
As a key member of the Engineering team, the Project Engineer – Avionics Systems will report to the Director, Engineering and will be responsible for system design, development, and certification, managing projects from conceptualization to physical development, working with customers and stakeholders to fulfill project requirements, and mentoring and supervising system engineers.
Responsibilities
- Interpret regulatory guidance to develop engineering data that supports minor or major repairs and modifications for customer aircraft.
- Use sound engineering principles and prepare engineering designs and reports with a focus on avionics systems modifications.
- Support the development of conceptual designs, feasibility studies, estimates, and aircraft modification to meet requirements of proposed modification projects.
- Create Certification Plans and demonstrate compliance to appropriate regulatory requirements.
- Develop required written engineering reports to support the substantiation of projects (i.e., system safety assessment, reliability assessment, risk assessment, EWIS analysis, Functional Hazard Assessment, Electrical Load Analysis) to projects against regulatory (including guidance material), customer and company requirements.
- Generate and submit supplemental aircraft manual documentation as required for repairs and modifications to the fleet (Maintenance Manual Supplements, Flight Manual Supplements, Wiring Manual Supplements, Illustrated Parts List Supplements).
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior engineering personnel in support of individual professional growth.
- Work with a team of fabricators and installers to achieve the incorporation of designs onto the aircraft.
- Coordinate with appropriate vendors in support of engineering projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering with a focus on avionics systems
- 3-5 years experience in design, analysis and certification of avionics systems modifications such as but not limited to: Mission management system integrations, EO/IR sensor integrations, EFP / PED electrical provisions, ADS-B, TCAS, TAWS A systems, Radio Altimeter upgrades / installations, CVR/ FDR upgrades / installations, Terrain / Search Radar installations
- Eligible for P.Eng license in the province of Ontario.
- Demonstrated knowledge with testing, troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Transport Canada Civil Aviation Regulatory Certification requirements
- Ability to manage a team of fabricators and installers to achieve a common objective
- Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently with minimal guidance from senior engineers.
- Candidates must be eligible to work for a Canadian company and provide a clear criminal background check.
- Candidates must be eligible to work for a Canadian company and provide a clear criminal background check and must be able to obtain a Government of Canada Secret Level Clearance.
Skills
- Avionics systems
- Mission management system integrations
- EO/IR sensor integrations
- EFP / PED electrical provisions
- ADS-B, TCAS, TAWS A systems
- Radio Altimeter upgrades / installations
- CVR/ FDR upgrades / installations
- Terrain / Search Radar installations
- Dash 7, Dash 8 and CRJ aircraft familiarity
- Transport Canada Civil Aviation Regulatory Certification requirements
- Safety Analysis (i.e., SAE ARP 4761)
- Industry certification standards (i.e., DO-160)
- Testing
- Troubleshooting
- Problem solving
Location
- North Bay, ON
Work Type
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering
- Master’s degree in aerospace engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $52.50/hour
Benefits
- Employer-paid comprehensive benefits program
- Extended health care
- Out-of-country insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement pension plan
- Employee and family assistance plan
- Employee Share Ownership Plan
About the Company
- Voyageur Aviation Corp. delivers innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements.
- We are an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations both internationally and domestically supporting humanitarian missions, cargo, and workforce movements to remote communities.
- Our headquarters are in North Bay, Ontario, and we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.
Equal Opportunity
- Voyageur Aviation Corp. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.
- We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve.
- If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
