Senior Avionics Certification Engineer
On-site · Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Lead certification activities for avionics systems in SKYTRAC's Design Approval Organization (DAO), including STC development, avionics integration, and regulatory compliance across international authorities. Define and execute certification strategies, plans, and means of compliance; review avionics design data, wiring diagrams, EWIS, installation drawings, ICA, and FMS; prepare and approve System Safety Assessments (SSA/FHA/PSSA), Electrical Load Analyses (ELA), environmental qualification (DO-160), and EMI/EMC considerations. Serve as primary technical interface with regulators (TCCA, FAA, EASA) and lead certification reviews and approvals; oversee avionics integration into aircraft platforms and support flight-test campaigns; mentor engineers on STC lifecycle and installation practices; collaborate with internal teams, installers, vendors, and operators to ensure certification deliverables. This is an in-office role based in Kelowna, BC, with relocation support.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in aircraft certification with avionics focus
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing
- Demonstrated experience with avionics system integration, certification, and STC development and approval processes
- Strong knowledge of TCCA airworthiness regulations, certification processes, and avionics compliance requirements (DO-160, system safety, EWIS)
- Experience reviewing complex technical documentation with close attention to detail
- Ability to lead certification programs from planning through approval
- Willingness to travel as required
- Transport Canada delegation (or eligibility)
- Experience as a primary technical interface with regulators
- Deep expertise in satellite communications systems (SATCOM), connectivity/data systems, RF systems and antenna installations
- Experience with multi-aircraft STC programs or fleet-wide deployments
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