Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer - Barrie
13 hours ago
Job description
Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: CAD 120,000 – 165,000 gross/year
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Test & Instrumentation Engineer to take ownership of engineering test facilities supporting the development and certification of next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
This is a highly hands-on, senior-level role where you will design, build, operate, and evolve test systems and facilities in a fast-moving engineering environment. Initially, you will act as the first dedicated test engineer, defining methodologies, tooling, and working principles. As the organization grows, this role is expected to evolve into a technical leadership and people management position.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead overall test development activities, including test coverage, maintenance, and safety
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Define and influence test strategy and support the growth of the test organization
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Design, build, and operate engineering test rigs and facilities
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Perform hardware integration, assembly, and testing
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Operate test equipment and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis
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Develop test systems using first-principles and systems-led engineering approaches
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Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and certification teams
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Apply relevant aerospace standards and specifications to all test activities
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Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines
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Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, safety, and certification requirements
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Act as a technical integrator between test, systems, and project teams
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Stay current with industry developments and emerging testing methodologies
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Contribute to process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability
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Support the future build-out and leadership of the test engineering team
Requirements
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5+ years of experience in systems engineering, test engineering, or instrumentation roles within aerospace or automotive environments
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Hands-on experience with systems development and/or hardware testing
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Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle activities from concept to certification
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Experience working with ARP4754, ARP4761, and other relevant aerospace standards
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Familiarity with eVTOL certification frameworks (TCCA, FAA, EASA) is highly desirable
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Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving and changing requirements
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Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
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Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Leadership mindset with the potential to take on team management responsibilities
Whats Offered
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Competitive salary package
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No fixed holiday cap
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Competitive group benefits plan
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Company stock purchase program
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Hybrid work options
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Opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced aerospace and eVTOL development
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