Bombardier

Section Chief, Engineering, Avionics Systems

Bombardier$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, specifically with Avionics Systems.
  • 2-3 years of direct management experience.
  • Bilingual in French and English with strong English communication skills.
  • Experience with supplier management and knowledge of Change and Configuration Management.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of Avionics Systems Specialists.
  • Recruit and integrate new employees in the department.
  • Establish yearly objectives and evaluate team performance.
  • Ensure a positive working environment focused on communication and career development.
  • Allocate engineering resources for aircraft development and production issue resolution.
  • Manage and resolve conflicts within the department and with internal customers.
  • Accountable for the group's performance in meeting business objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance plans including dental, medical, and life insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan for future financial security.
  • Employee Assistance Program to support employee well-being.
  • Tele Health Program for convenient healthcare access.
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date: 6/12/26

Requisition ID: 13922

Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Bombardier's Benefits Program

With our employees' well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:
  • Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tele Health Program


What are your contributions to the team?

  • Manage a team of Avionics Systems Specialists
  • Participate in the recruitment and integration of new employees
  • Establish employee's yearly objectives, evaluate the employee's performance, and make salary andcareer progression recommendations.
  • Ensure a good, positive and healthy working environment for the employees (communication, recognition, coaching, and career development plans/opportunities).
  • Ensure adequate engineering resources are allocated to the tasks to support aircraft development and support production and in-service issue resolution
  • Manage and resolve priority conflicts within own department and with internal customers.
  • Be accountable for your group's performance - deliver on-time, within budget and with quality to support the business objectives
  • Participate in the organization of departmental governance
  • Provide visibility on the execution, issues and escalations, as needed, to your Manager/Director
  • Participate in budget preparation and have accountability for managing financial resource. Identify cost reduction opportunities. Identify training and travel required to support to the business needs.
  • Develop or adapt tools and processes as needed by the function in order to meet our organizational objectives.
  • Manage the Avionics Supplier(s) and establish weekly technical coordination meetings to meet program commitments


How to thrive in this role?

  • You hold a Bachelor of Electrical/Computer Engineering degree.
  • You have 10+ years in the aerospace industry with good understanding of Avionics Systems requirements and solutions.
  • You have experience and understand how these systems integrate and interact to the overall aircraft.
  • You have 2-3 years positive management experience with direct reports
  • You are a team player, working in a multidisciplinary team and can demonstrate strong organizational and managerial skills (planning structure and prioritization)
  • You are creative in finding ways to resolve problems
  • You have experience with supplier management
  • You have knowledge of Change Management and Configuration Management
  • You are organized/self-motivated and bilingual (French, English) with strong verbal/written English skills
  • You have knowledge Continuing Airworthiness (Asset)
  • You have experience with both development and sustaining programs. (Asset)


Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don't need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We're not looking for the perfect candidate, we're looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Job Section Chief, Engineering, Avionics Systems

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 13922 Section Chief, Engineering, Avionics Systems

About Bombardier

Bombardier is a multinational aerospace and transportation company that designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft, trains, and related products and services. The company operates in two main segments: Aviation and Transportation. The Aviation segment includes business and commercial aircraft, as well as aerostructures and engineering services. The Transportation segment includes rail vehicles and related services. Bombardier was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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