Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

<h2>Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer</h2> <p>Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)<br> Employment Type: Full-time<br> Salary Range: CAD 120,000 – 165,000 gross/year</p> <h3>About the Role</h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li> <p>Lead overall test development activities, including test coverage, maintenance, and safety</p> </li> <li> <p>Define and influence test strategy and support the growth of the test organization</p> </li> <li> <p>Design, build, and operate engineering test rigs and facilities</p> </li> <li> <p>Perform hardware integration, assembly, and testing</p> </li> <li> <p>Operate test equipment and lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis</p> </li> <li> <p>Develop test systems using first-principles and systems-led engineering approaches</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, and certification teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Apply relevant aerospace standards and specifications to all test activities</p> </li> <li> <p>Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, safety, and certification requirements</p> </li> <li> <p>Act as a technical integrator between test, systems, and project teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Stay current with industry developments and emerging testing methodologies</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to process improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability</p> </li> <li> <p>Support the future build-out and leadership of the test engineering team</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li> <p>5+ years of experience in systems engineering, test engineering, or instrumentation roles within aerospace or automotive environments</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with systems development and/or hardware testing</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong understanding of engineering lifecycle activities from concept to certification</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience working with ARP4754, ARP4761, and other relevant aerospace standards</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with eVTOL certification frameworks (TCCA, FAA, EASA) is highly desirable</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to work effectively in environments with evolving and changing requirements</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team</p> </li> <li> <p>Leadership mindset with the potential to take on team management responsibilities</p> </li> </ul> <h3>Whats Offered</h3><ul><li> <p>Competitive salary package</p> </li> <li> <p>No fixed holiday cap</p> </li> <li> <p>Competitive 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 at the forefront of advanced aerospace and eVTOL development</p> </li> </ul> <p>If you want, I can also:</p><ul><li> <p>Align this JD for LinkedIn sourcing</p> </li> <li> <p>Create a short candidate pitch message</p> </li> <li> <p>Adjust seniority wording (Engineer vs Lead Engineer)</p> </li> <li> <p>Create a Manatal pipeline note template for this role</p> </li> </ul>