We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft services for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched in 1970 out of British Columbia’s beautiful city of Kelowna, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to over 1,100 highly skilled individuals. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Project Engineer - Avionics position is an intermediate level position reporting to the Avionics Engineering Supervisor. Qualified individuals will work within the avionics engineering team, the projects engineering team and broader company teams, supporting and leading aircraft modification projects. In this position, the successful individual will lead small interdisciplinary teams to the successful (Safe/Airworthy, on-time, & on-budget) completion of avionics or electrical focused modifications while working under the general guidance of senior engineers. 

Individuals that demonstrate their capabilities & skills on projects of low to moderate complexity will be given the opportunity to be challenged by leading larger, more complex projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage engineering project resources, timelines and budgets including but not limited to:
  • Creating & Maintaining Project Plans
  • Creating & Updating Project Schedules
  • Developing Cost Estimates
  • Manage Technical and Project Risks
• Liaison with project stakeholders (vendors, sub-contractors, customers, regulators etc.) with minimal oversight
• Prepare avionics and electrical design deliverables including but not limited to:
  • Engineering Orders
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Harness & Lead Assemblies
  • Routing Drawings
  • Functional Test Procedures
• Prepare airworthiness substantiation deliverables including but not limited to:
  • Certification Plans
  • Compliance Reports
  • Issue Papers & Certification Memos
  • Electrical Load Analysis
  • Equipment Qualification Reports
  • HIRF & Lightning Analysis
  • Flight Manuals
  • Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
  • Qualitative & Quantitative Safety Assessments
  • Certification Test Procedures and Reports
• Provide prototype support (including troubleshooting and snag resolution)
• Coordinate the successful execution of aircraft test programs (functional, EMC & flight)
• Review basic designs, reports and analysis in areas of demonstrated expertise for adherence to company standards and technical accuracy
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers in areas of demonstrated expertise

REQUIREMENTS 

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a speciality in Avionics
• 4+ years of relevant aerospace experience 
• Substantial knowledge of aircraft modification design, analysis and certification techniques
• Substantial knowledge of aircraft avionics and electrical systems
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to work extra hours when required
• Able to work independently in an office environment
• Able to independently solve problems that require the application of standard procedures or original techniques developed in prior assignments
• Able to work collaboratively to drive resolution of complex technical projects
• Experience with MS Office necessary
  • MS Project experience considered an asset
• AutoCAD experience considered an asset
• Project management training and/or PMP designation considered an asset

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• The opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance
• Opportunities to take specialized training (short courses) after completing 1 year of employment.

SALARY

The salary range for this role is $84,067.72 to $105,084.64 annually for those candidates. The expertise and technical skill level of the candidate is assessed during the selection process for placement within the band. Note: The salary range maximum signifies full job knowledge.