Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Department: Hardware

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development, certification, and lifecycle support of advanced avionics systems for current and next-generation aircraft platforms. This is a key technical position requiring deep expertise in aerospace electrical systems, embedded hardware design, and system integration to deliver certified, robust, and high-performance avionics products.  The incumbent will work closely with engineering, test, and systems teams to support rapid development and integration cycles, ensuring seamless system performance from concept through release.

This is an in-office position, ideally based in Ottawa, ON, though we are open to supporting the role from our Kelowna, BC office. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities include:

Design & Development

• Lead the end-to-end design of avionics hardware, including schematic capture, PCB layout, design reviews, board bring-up, debug and testing
• Architect analog and digital circuit designs for embedded processors, sensors, RF interfaces, and communication subsystems (ARINC 429, CAN, RS-232/422, Ethernet, etc.)
• Develop test strategies and collaborate on the integration of hardware with software/firmware teams for embedded systems
• Apply deep understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC design principles
• Experienced with signal integrity, power integrity and EMI/EMC considerations

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and peer review for junior engineers and designers
• Drive design decisions and best practices across the avionics product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through environmental testing and production release
• Contribute to certification activities, including preparation of engineering documentation, design assurance levels (DALs), and compliance with DO-254 and RTCA/DO-160 standards

Sustaining Engineering & Product Support

• Lead root cause investigations for complex field issues, product failures, or system degradations through root cause analysis
• Maintain and enhance legacy avionics hardware to ensure ongoing compliance and functionality with evolving standards customer needs
• Implement obsolescence management strategies and coordinate redesigns or component substitutions when necessary
• Manage component obsolescence and execute redesigns or substitutions in coordination with supply chain and production teams

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with software, systems, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure design integrity and successful integration
• Engage directly with customers and suppliers to define and validate requirements
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in design methodology, documentation standards, and engineering toolsets

What You Bring

Candidate Must Have’s

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of progressive experience in electrical hardware design, with at least 3 years in avionics or aerospace environments
• Proficiency with EDA tools (e.g., Altium Designer, DxDesigner, OrCAD)
• Skilled in circuit simulation, prototyping, PCB assembly, and rework
• Experienced with lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, and signal generators
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-7711/7721)
• Strong documentation, analytical, and reporting skills

This will make you stand out:

• Experience with RF system design or embedded system integration in aviation contexts.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for test (DFT)
• Programming and scripting skills in C, Java, Python, etc.

Why join SKYTRAC

At SKYTRAC, we are a dynamic team of passionate experts.  We are driven and dedicated; we take ownership of our work, and we are committed to delivering results.  We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in everything they do.  We thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing challenges with agility. Our commitment to growth and development has made us the trusted subject matter experts we are today.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• A positive and collaborative work culture
• Engaging team-building activities
• Performance-based bonuses
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional days off beyond vacation entitlement

This position is for an existing vacancy within our Hardware Engineering team.

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 CAD. The range posted is a guide and may not represent the compensation offered to the successful candidate. Compensation is based on the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications brought to the role.

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About Us

SKYTRAC is a leader in transforming aviation communication through cutting-edge satellite and cellular technologies. Trusted by operators, OEMs, and organizations worldwide, SKYTRAC serves over 800 customers across all aerospace sectors. Our Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions are redefining connectivity and reshaping the future of aviation.

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