Avionics Engineer

1w1 week ago

Textron Inc.

Québec, CA · Full-time · C$100,000 – C$130,000

About this role

Bell is more than aviation experts; we are pioneers pushing limits from breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell shapes aviation's future through specialized engineering. Join our team as a Technical Specialist in avionics systems.

The role involves developing avionics and electrical solutions for improvements, expansions, or replacements on existing platforms or new developments. This work respects civil certification standards like FAA, TCCA, EASA, and military programs such as CH-146. Responsibilities ensure compliance while supporting aircraft capabilities.

Daily tasks include analyzing project requirements, supporting system integration with component selection and schematics, and coordinating with suppliers for displays, navigation, sensors, and health monitoring systems. English communication is required with Bell teams, suppliers, partners, and clients outside Quebec.

Based in Mirabel, Quebec, as part of the avionics and systems engineering team, the position offers involvement in lab integration tests, aircraft troubleshooting, and initial installations. Contribute to certification plans, qualification reports, and compliance matrices for functional and certification testing.

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 is an asset
Ability to represent the discipline by providing and presenting technical input
Proficiency in English for communication with teams, suppliers, partners, and clients outside Quebec
Knowledge of civil certification standards (FAA, TCCA, EASA) and military programs (e.g., CH-146)
Familiarity with requirements management tools and certification documentation

Responsibilities

Analyze project, production, and certification requirements and develop technical solutions for aircraft avionics and electrical systems
Support system integration including component selection, interface compatibility, electrical schematics, and installation requirements
Write system test plans and procedures, analyze results, and prepare qualification reports for component and aircraft certification
Update technical requirements in the requirements management tool for change requests
Prepare and update certification plans, qualification plans, and compliance matrices
Conduct analyses supporting certification of installed or modified systems including electrical loads, thermal, safety, and EMC
Support aircraft tests, systems integration lab (SIL), and troubleshooting
Coordinate with avionics suppliers for development, integration, and testing of displays, flight instruments, communication, navigation, sensors, and systems management