Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer

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<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Senior Test and Instrumentation Engineer<p><strong>Location:</strong> Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)<br /><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time<br /><strong>Salary Range:</strong> CAD 120,000 – 165,000 gross/year</p>About the Role<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Test & Instrumentation Engineer</strong> to take ownership of engineering test facilities supporting the development and certification of <strong>next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft</strong>.</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 <strong>technical leadership and people management position</strong>.</p>Key Responsibilities<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>Requirements<ul><li><p><strong>5+ years of experience</strong> 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 <strong>ARP4754, ARP4761</strong>, and other relevant aerospace standards</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with <strong>eVTOL certification frameworks</strong> (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>Whats Offered<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 <strong>LinkedIn sourcing</strong></p></li><li><p>Create a <strong>short candidate pitch message</strong></p></li><li><p>Adjust seniority wording (Engineer vs Lead Engineer)</p></li><li><p>Create a <strong>Manatal pipeline note template</strong> for this role</p></li></ul><p><br /></p></p></p>