Role SummaryAvionics Design EngineerLocation: Richmond, BC, Canada
Department: Design Group
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Travel: Occasional (less than 10%)
About the Role We are seeking an experienced
Design Engineer specializing in avionics with a strong foundation in Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) regulatory frameworks for rotorcraft. In this role, you will lead and support airworthiness and certification activities across multiple avionics systems, ensuring compliance with TCCA and applicable international standards.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams - engineering, flight test, safety, and regulatory stakeholders - to develop compliance strategies, prepare certification documentation, and support system verification and validation for rotary-wing platforms.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute TCCA-aligned certification plans, compliance strategies, and documentation for rotorcraft avionics systems.
- Apply regulatory frameworks such as CARs, TCCA AWM 527/529, and relevant policies and guidance.
- Prepare certification artifacts, including:
- Test Plans, Test Reports, Conformity Packages
- Compliance Checklists and airworthiness documentation
- Support design, integration, and verification activities in accordance with DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, and associated industry standards.
- Coordinate with TCCA and partner agencies (e.g., FAA, EASA) as required.
- Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and investigations involving avionics systems and certification challenges.
- Support ground and flight test planning, instrumentation readiness, and certification-related test documentation.
Qualifications, Skills & AttributesRequired- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of experience in aircraft certification with a focus on TCCA requirements and avionics systems.
- Strong understanding of rotorcraft certification under AWM 527/529 or equivalent standards.
- Experience with avionics development processes under DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware).
- Excellent technical writing skills for certification and regulatory documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines and regulatory authorities.
Preferred- Direct experience engaging with TCCA or participating in Canadian Type Certification or Supplemental Type Certification programs.
- Familiarity with other regulatory frameworks (e.g., FAA Part 27/29, EASA CS-27/29).
- Experience in avionics hardware/software integration labs or flight test settings.
- Knowledge of system safety processes, including functional hazard assessments.
- Experience supporting an ODA-like environment or working with delegated engineers.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Canada or eligible to register.
EligibilityApplicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.Travel Requirements- Travel is minimal (less than 10%) and may include:
- Meetings or technical reviews with TCCA or partner regulatory bodies
- Visits to suppliers, integration labs, or engineering partners
- Support for ground or flight test events requiring onsite presence
- Collaboration sessions at other company sites or partner facilities
- Travel frequency will vary depending on project phase.
Recruitment ProcessWe may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please consider that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your future career endeavours.
Recruitment Agencies We manage this vacancy directly and do not engage recruitment agencies for this role.
We kindly request that agencies do not contact us in relation to this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications, and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.
