Technical Expert Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems
First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
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Technical Expert Sr, Engineering - Avionics Systems (Available in Montreal or Toronto)
Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing aircraft. Our products and services provide world-class transportation experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability, and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.
What are your contributions to the team?
In your role as Sr Technical Expert, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the development, testing, certification, production, and in-service support of Avionics Systems of state-of-the-art business aircraft.
More specifically:
- Define and manage the overall systems and subsystems requirements to ensure safety, certification & aircraft design requirements and objectives are met.
- Define avionics requirements / interfaces from cockpit concepts to systems architectures.
- Define the installation of the avionics systems on the aircraft.
- Participate to Technical Reviews and Conceptual Discussions on avionics suite(s) / systems.
- Work with the system suppliers as well as other interfacing suppliers and disciplines on the program to ensure the system is properly designed to be integrated smoothly on the aircraft.
- Be responsible for the timely integration of one or few systems, such as AFCS, Communication (VHF, HF, SATCOM, Datalink), Navigation (ADF, VOR, ILS, DME, TCAS, Transponder, IRS, GPS, FMS, Weather Radar), Displays (EFIS, EICAS, HUD, SVS), Information/Maintenance & Recording (IMS, OMS, Data load, CVR, FDR, AHMS), on the aircraft.
- Write, Conduct or Witness development and certification tests on rigs and/or the aircraft.
- Review, analyze and approve the test results.
- Conduct and support ARP4754 system and aircraft verifications and validations.
- Manage, review, and approve the deliverables of the Avionics System Suppliers.
- Liaise with Certifying Authorities and/or support their delegates in achieving system certification.
- Understand Avionics Operational and Flight Deck concepts including IMA-based architectures
- Support the Final Assembly Line and In Service Aircrafts for any design related issues and bring them to closure.
- Participate in the development and implementation of tools and processes as needed by the function to meet our organizational objectives.
- Participate and familiar with Systems Center of Competence concepts and activities
- Act as a technical advisor for the management team in one or multiple subsystems
How to thrive in this role?
As our ideal candidate,
- You hold a University Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
- You have a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the field.
- Strong knowledge of multiple Avionics Systems.
- Considered to be an industry subject matter expert in at least one subdomain of Avionics Systems.
- You have knowledge with the specification, design, integration, test and certification of Avionics systems on aircraft.
- You understand how these systems integrate and interact to the overall aircraft.
- You have the ability to influence the technical direction of a solution.
- You are familiar with the industry standards DO-178, DO-160 and ARP4754 (Asset)
- Knowledge and/or Experience on Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) systems (Asset)
- You have worked for a known avionics suite supplier in your career
- You have strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- You have excellent problem-solving skills, work planning structure and prioritization.
- You have the ability to work well in a team environment.
- You are willing to travel.
This position has a hybrid work schedule and requires mandatory 2 days per week in the office (Montreal or Toronto).
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone. Join us at https://bombardier.com/en/careers/career-opportunities
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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.
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
Job Technical Expert Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems
Primary Location BAN
Organization Aerospace Canada
Shift Day job
Employee Status Regular
Requisition 16231 Technical Expert Senior, Engineering - Avionics Systems