Avionics Engineer

1w1 week ago

Textron Inc.

Québec, CA · Full-time · C$95,000 – C$130,000

About this role

We are more than aviation experts; we are pioneers pushing the limits of what's possible, from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell shapes the future of aviation through specialized engineering. Come join our team.

The Avionics Engineer develops avionics and electrical solutions for improvements, expansions, or replacements on existing platforms or new developments. This role respects civil certification standards (FAA, TCCA, EASA) and military programs like CH-146. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements and supporting system integration.

Daily tasks involve selecting components, drafting electrical schematics, writing test plans, and performing certification analyses for electrical loads, thermal, safety, and EMC. Support aircraft testing, SIL lab troubleshooting, and initial installations (FAI). Coordinate with suppliers on displays, instruments, comm/nav, sensors, and health monitoring systems.

Join the avionics and systems engineering team based in Mirabel, Québec. Requires English communications with Bell teams, suppliers, partners, and clients outside Québec. Review supplier technical documentation and update requirements management tools.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical or avionics engineering
5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or equivalent work experience
Experience with integration on commercial and military aircraft an asset
Proficiency in English for communications with teams, suppliers, partners, and clients outside Québec

Responsibilities

Analyze project, production, and certification requirements and develop technical solutions related to aircraft avionics and electrical systems
Support integration of systems including component selection, interface compatibility, electrical schematics, and installation requirements
Write test plans and procedures, analyze results, and prepare qualification reports for functional and certification tests at component and aircraft levels
Update requirements in the technical requirements management tool in response to change requests
Prepare and update certification plans, qualification plans, and compliance matrices
Perform analyses supporting certification of installed or modified systems (electrical loads, thermal, safety analyses, EMC, etc.)
Support aircraft testing, systems integration lab (SIL) testing, and troubleshooting
Coordinate with avionics suppliers for development, integration, and testing of displays, flight instruments, comm/nav, sensors, vision systems, health monitoring, and systems management