Avionics Engineer / Ingénieur Avionique

1w1 week ago

Textron Inc.

Québec, CA · Full-time · C$110,000 – C$150,000

About this role

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

The Technical Specialist in avionics systems develops avionics and electrical solutions for improvements, expansions, replacements, or new platforms. This role ensures compliance with civil certification standards like FAA, TCCA, EASA, and military programs such as CH-146. Responsibilities focus on analyzing project, production, and certification requirements.

Daily tasks include supporting system integration with component selection, interface compatibility, and electrical schematics. Develop test plans, analyze results, and prepare qualification reports for components and aircraft. Update requirements, certification plans, and compliance matrices in response to changes.

Perform certification analyses including electrical loads, thermal, safety, and EMC. Support aircraft testing, SIL lab integration, troubleshooting, and initial installations. Coordinate with suppliers on displays, flight instruments, communication, navigation, sensors, and health management systems.

Join the avionics and systems engineering team based in Mirabel, Québec. English communication is required with Bell teams, suppliers, partners, and clients outside Québec. Review supplier technical documentation and represent the discipline effectively.

Requirements

Baccalauréat en génie électrique/avionique (Bachelor's degree in electrical/avionics engineering)
5 years or more of relevant experience in aerospace or equivalent work experience
Experience with integration on commercial and military aircraft is an asset
English communication required with teams, suppliers, partners, and clients outside Québec
Familiarity with civil certification standards (FAA, TCCA, EASA) and military programs (e.g., CH-146)
Ability to review supplier technical documentation
Represents the discipline by providing and presenting technical support

Responsibilities

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