Senior Systems Engineer – Electric Propulsion

Job Description

<h2>Senior Systems Engineer – Electric Propulsion</h2> <p>Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)<br> Employment Type: Full-time<br> Salary Range: CAD 165,000 – 210,000 gross/year</p> <h3>About the Role</h3> <p>A senior-level Systems Engineer – Electric Propulsion is sought to lead the design, integration, and validation of advanced electric propulsion architectures for hybrid eVTOL aircraft.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li> <p>Lead system-level design and integration of electric propulsion units (EPUs), including motors, inverters, and thermal management components</p> </li> <li> <p>Define system and sub-system requirements, interface specifications, and performance targets aligned with vehicle-level needs</p> </li> <li> <p>Support development and verification of motor control algorithms and high-voltage power electronics</p> </li> <li> <p>Analyze and optimize propulsion performance across operational scenarios—hover, transition, and cruise</p> </li> <li> <p>Oversee thermal modeling and cooling strategies in collaboration with thermal and mechanical teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Coordinate with suppliers for component selection, integration, and validation according to aerospace standards</p> </li> <li> <p>Support safety and reliability analyses, including FMEA, FTA, FHA, and contribute to system architecture trade studies</p> </li> <li> <p>Participate in lab-based testing, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) setups, and ground/flight test campaigns</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop and maintain documentation for system design, requirements traceability, and certification compliance</p> </li> <li> <p>Act as an integral technical contributor and interface between project management and other engineering teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Challenge the status quo and introduce new approaches to improve engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines</p> </li> <li> <p>Stay current with developments in electric propulsion, systems engineering, and eVTOL technologies</p> </li> <li> <p>Drive continuous improvement of processes to increase safety, efficiency, and reliability</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li> <p>7+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive systems engineering, covering all phases of the product lifecycle</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with electric propulsion systems, high-voltage power electronics, or related disciplines</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA)</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong systems engineering background and experience with cross-disciplinary integration</p> </li> <li> <p>Proven ability to work in complex, fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills</p> </li> </ul> <h3>What is Offered</h3><ul><li> <p>Competitive senior-level compensation</p> </li> <li> <p>No fixed holiday cap</p> </li> <li> <p>Group benefits plan</p> </li> <li> <p>Company stock purchase program</p> </li> <li> <p>Hybrid work options</p> </li> <li> <p>Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL aerospace projects</p> </li> </ul>