Sr. EWIS Engineer
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- Kawartha Lakes, ON
- $120,000-160,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Design, develop, and integrate Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) across avionics, propulsion, flight control, and safety-critical systems.
- Develop wire harness architecture, routing strategies, separation schemes, and installation concepts in accordance with aircraft safety and certification requirements.
- Produce and review EWIS design data, including harness drawings, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, and routing documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable EWIS regulations and guidance including FAA 14 CFR Part 25 Subpart H – EWIS, EASA CS-25 Subpart H, and applicable certification frameworks from Transport Canada Civil Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration, and European Union Aviation Safety
- Define EWIS design practices, routing rules, installation standards, and documentation workflows to support efficient development and certification.
- Support aircraft integration activities, ensuring wiring systems interface effectively with avionics, propulsion, sensors, and control systems.
- Coordinate with structures, systems, avionics, and manufacturing teams to ensure installability, maintainability, and manufacturability of wiring systems.
- Participate in design reviews, system integration activities, and certification efforts including safety assessments, compliance documentation, and verification planning.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in aircraft electrical installation design, EWIS safety practices, and advanced aircraft architectures.
- Drive continuous improvement of EWIS design processes to increase safety, reliability, and development efficiency
- 5+ years in aircraft electrical installation or EWIS design within aerospace programs
- Understanding of aircraft wiring architecture, harness design, routing constraints, grounding, shielding, and separation requirements.
- Experience producing EWIS design data using aerospace design tools such as CATIA V5, Siemens Capital (or equivalent).
- Familiarity with aircraft communication networks and electrical interfaces including CAN, ARINC 429, Ethernet, and other avionics data buses.
- Knowledge of EWIS certification frameworks and guidance applicable to advanced aircraft and eVTOL development.
- Experience supporting verification, validation, and system integration activities for aircraft electrical systems.
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people