Systems & Avionics Engineer

at  Conair Group Inc

Conair is the largest, privately owned, fixed-wing aerial firefighting company in the world, operating a fleet of 70 specialized aircraft to fight forest fires. We have been supporting government agencies around the globe for over 50 years, with areputation of providing service excellence, making us an industry leader. We are aerospace engineering experts, creating 15 different airtanker types, converting hundreds of aircraft into airtankers. We are aviation maintenance experts, performing repair, maintenance and overhaul on our fleet. And we are operators, providing airtankers, crew and maintenance on contract over fire seasons to government agencies including Canada, the US, Australia and France. The culture at Conair is built on a teamwork, with a commitment to people, safety and service. We are proud of who we are, what we do and how we do it, protecting our world from wildfires.
We currently have an opening for a full-time permanent Systems & Avionics Engineer based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada.
The Systems & Avionics Engineer provides aircraft systems and avionics technical expertise to support development, modification, and certification of our aerial firefighting systems.

TRAINING/EDUCATION:

• Degree in Electrical/Avionics Engineering or Diploma in Electrical/Avionics Technology;
• 3-5 years’ experience in Electrical/Avionics Engineering.
  If you are qualified and interested in this position, please submit your resume to comework@conair.ca with Systems & Avionics Engineer in the subject line.
  *Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship or permanent residency)

• Lead the design, modification, and certification of aircraft systems, including hydraulic, electrical, and avionics, specific to aerial firefighting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada, FAA, and other regulatory authority such IAB (Interagency Airtanker Board).
• Prepare, review, and submit certification programs and reports to regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada, FAA, and other relevant bodies.
• Develop and/or validate system schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation instructions for airborne equipment.
• Write and interpret aircraft system design specifications (including hydraulic, mechanical, avionics and electrical equipment)
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including structural and design engineers, to integrate systems into airtanker platforms.
• Oversee aircraft system performance analysis and troubleshoot technical issues encountered during testing or operational phases.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of design and certification in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Review customer feedback and propose innovative solutions to improve the products.