Avionics Engineer

National Defence - Canadian Coast Guard – Aircraft Services Directorate

Closing date:
July 13, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number
: DND
26J-

Selection process number
: 26-DND-EA-CCG-674522

Location
:
Ottawa (Ontario)

Salary
: $117,820 to $137,411

Level
: EN-ENG-04

Who can
:
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

The Avionics Systems Engineer will perform the following duties:

• Detail design, installation, and integration of avionics equipment to provide customized solutions for a wide variety of aircraft operational requirements.
• Provide expert technical guidance for aircraft systems, modifications, new project proposals, and aircraft in‑service issues.
• Complete analysis, test plans, tests, documentation, and other tasks required for certification approvals.
• Lead and manage a variety of large and small avionics integration projects, provide cost estimates and project schedules; support or lead the avionics and electrical side of multi-disciplinary projects.

Work environment
:
Position is located within Aircraft Services Directorate HQ at the Ottawa International Airport (200 Comet Private). The work is performed in the office supporting modifications, upgrades, maintenance and operations of aircraft located on site. It also supports an aircraft fleet flying from bases across Canada.

• Secret security clearance
• Possession of a valid passport
• Availability and willingness to work overtime on short notice during the week or on weekends
• Availability and willingness to travel within North America and internationally as required
• Ability to access aircraft to obtain dimensions and test fit mock‑ups, requiring climbing of scaffolds, ladders, maintenance stands, working on or under aircraft that are on jacks, jigs or slings, and working in confined spaces
• Strict adherence to the Department of National Defence and Canadian Forces Code of Values and Ethics, Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector, Directive on Conflict of Interest, and Defence Administrative Orders and Directives (DAOD) 7021-1, Conflict of Interest

• ED1
  :
  Graduation with a degree from a recognized university in aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
• OROC1
  :
  Eligibility for certification as a professional engineer in Canada with specialization in an engineering specialty relevant to the position.
• EX1
  :
  Experience in the design approval and certification of aeronautical products.
• EX2
  :
  Experience in troubleshooting, including identification, evaluation and rectification of in‑service airworthiness problems.
• EX3
  :
  Significant experience (≥3 years) in the design, development, integration, testing, or certification of Aircraft Avionics and Electrical Wiring Systems (AWM 523/525/527/529) or Aircraft Parts, Equipment, and Installation (AWM 537/551).
• Applied / assessed at a later date
  :
• K1:
  Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR 521) and its implementation.
• K2:
  Knowledge of avionics systems, hardware, components, and their integration into aircraft.
• C1:
  Effective Interpersonal Skills
• C2:
  Judgment
• C3:
  Dependability
• C4:
  Initiative
• C5:
  Demonstrating Integrity & Respect
• A1:
  Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• A2:
  Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• A3:
  Ability to select typical avionics systems and components for integration into an aircraft to meet compliance to applicable airworthiness requirements; specify scope of work, design layout, interfaces, wiring schematics, and prepare installation, maintenance and operating instructions required for functional requirements and airworthiness approval.

English essential.

• AOC1
  :
  Delegation of authority for airworthiness approval of aircraft avionics and electrical systems under Section 4.3(1) of the Aeronautics Act, or equivalent under another airworthiness authority.
• AOC2
  :
  Possess Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License.
• AEX1
  :
  Experience in installation, maintenance or repair of aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• AEX2
  :
  Experience using…