About the job Senior Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion
Senior Systems Engineer - Electric PropulsionLocation: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CAD 165,000 - 210,000 gross/year
About the RoleA senior-level Systems Engineer - Electric Propulsion is sought to lead the design, integration, and validation of advanced electric propulsion architectures for hybrid eVTOL aircraft.This role involves close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to develop high-performance, safe, and certifiable propulsion systems, including motors, inverters, motor controllers, and power distribution units. You will be a key driver in defining system-level requirements, validating performance, and ensuring certification compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead system-level design and integration of electric propulsion units (EPUs), including motors, inverters, and thermal management components
- Define system and sub-system requirements, interface specifications, and performance targets aligned with vehicle-level needs
- Support development and verification of motor control algorithms and high-voltage power electronics
- Analyze and optimize propulsion performance across operational scenarios-hover, transition, and cruise
- Oversee thermal modeling and cooling strategies in collaboration with thermal and mechanical teams
- Coordinate with suppliers for component selection, integration, and validation according to aerospace standards
- Support safety and reliability analyses, including FMEA, FTA, FHA, and contribute to system architecture trade studies
- Participate in lab-based testing, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups, and ground/flight test campaigns
- Develop and maintain documentation for system design, requirements traceability, and certification compliance
- Act as an integral technical contributor and interface between project management and other engineering teams
- Challenge the status quo and introduce new approaches to improve engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines
- Stay current with developments in electric propulsion, systems engineering, and eVTOL technologies
- Drive continuous improvement of processes to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability
Requirements- 7+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive systems engineering, covering all phases of the product lifecycle
- Hands-on experience with electric propulsion systems, high-voltage power electronics, or related disciplines
- Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA)
- Strong systems engineering background and experience with cross-disciplinary integration
- Proven ability to work in complex, fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
What is Offered- Competitive senior-level compensation
- No fixed holiday cap
- Group benefits plan
- Company stock purchase program
- Hybrid work options
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL aerospace projects
