Senior Systems Engineer

2 days ago


Lindsay, Ontario, Canada Horizon Aircraft Full time

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring.

Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced
Senior
Systems Engineer
. Your role involves aircraft and system level systems engineering activities You will cultivate in-house expertise and foster an environment with a deep knowledge of systems engineering practices / culture. Working within a complex stakeholder landscape and often with immature, developing and changing requirements, you will be expected to assist and guide our internal departments to scope, develop and deliver solutions. This is a prominent position within our organisation, which puts people at the heart of its success, with great follow-on prospects.

Systems Engineers are internationally recognised as the innovators and architects of complex products and solutions. This role gives the successful applicant the opportunity to become a significant part of our Systems Engineering team on our leading project, and to shape our systems engineering toolset, methods & culture.

Your Day-to-Day

  • First principles, systems led, development of the hybrid electrical powertrain
  • Promote the implementation of Systems Engineering across the Engineering teams
  • Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the team
  • Possess an in-depth knowledge of the standards and specifications appropriate to the discipline of Systems Engineering (i.e. INCOSE knowledge, ARP4754A experience, etc)
  • Apply a pragmatic and best practice Systems Engineering techniques to support our projects and business development activities
  • Challenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of delivery
  • Enforce standards, ensure rigor, resilience and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting all regulatory requirements, conforming to specifications, quality and requirements within schedule and budget
  • Act as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teams
  • Develop of the safety cases, verification strategies, and risk mitigations for the platform
  • Stay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your field
  • Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

We are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences: Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in a systems engineering role from aerospace or automotive, having worked across all phases of the lifecycle. Ideally you would have hands on experience with systems development or test, and you will have familiarity with EVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA. You must have experience working within ARP4754, ARP4761 and other relevant standards.

About Your Future Team.
As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi-skilled individuals who are some of the first Engineers to have joined Horizon. You will be one of the first Systems Engineering generalists to join us, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform.
Our Benefits.

People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal for Ontario, and we are constantly trying to improve these further.

  • No Holiday Cap
  • Competitive Group Benefits Plan
  • Company Stock Purchase Program
  • Hybrid Working Options

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground-breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL, and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects, please apply today

Location.

We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We expect the same from you, and we are mindful of what a realistic commute would be to keep you safe and at your best. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.

We have a growing team in the Ottawa area, who are onsite in Lindsay less often. If you are in the region, please do apply and we can discuss options with you.

Not Quite Your Profile?

We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this advert. We understand everyone's career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.


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