Aircraft Electrical Avionics Engineer

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than 100 000 operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical and avionics design of installations, modifications and components;
• Understand and comply with hardware and software interface documentation. Propose technical strategies for integration.
• Preparation of technical documentation supporting the approval of aircraft modifications, including engineering analysis/substantiation (ELA, TLA, EMC), engineering drawings, and test plans;
• Determine in-service documentation requirements. Assemble technical data, Prepare and contract for technical publications to support the release to service of design changes.
• Project Management including estimation (cost, schedule) for integration of aircraft modifications.
• Prepare Feasibility study and cost evaluation of various modification projects in collaboration with equipment vendors and present recommendations. Present options assessed in terms of compliance, performance, cost, and risk.
• Oversee parts obsolescence and propose current alternatives or equivalencies.
• Manage technical data (track changes, manage revision status, archive effectively).
• Liaise with installation and aircraft production teams / modification lines to ensure correct information is used and understood.
• Liaise with flight line maintenance to resolve in service avionics issues;
• Support configuration management in collaboration with Top Aces Fleet Managers.
• Maintain accurate and timely reports on project progress and cost.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering and five (5) years related experience in the aerospace industry (military or commercial).
• Comprehensive Knowledge of Avionics systems, their function, purpose, and/or impact on safety & airworthiness.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management, Airworthiness Clearance, Certification and Design processes.
• Knowledge of aircraft design rules and standards pertinent to avionics, their design approvals, and methods and means of certification.
• Fluent with the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of SharePoint, an asset.
• Able to use AutoCAD fluently.
• Possess effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of technical publications for aircraft and training systems.
• Strong organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent written and oral communications skills in English.
• Professional proficiency in French, an asset.

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

• A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
• Opportunities for development and growth;
• Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

About the company

Top Aces Inc. is a Montreal, Quebec-based defence contractor that offers contracted airborne training services to the Canadian Armed Forces through the Contracted Airborne Training Services program.