At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative hybrid power systems and collaborate with diverse engineering teams.
- Company: Join a pioneering aerospace company focused on sustainable aviation solutions.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, health benefits, flexible work options, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to shape the future of electric propulsion.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in the future of aviation with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in relevant engineering fields and extensive experience in hybrid systems.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Lead the Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT and ensure alignment with aircraft program objectives. Own scope, schedule, cost, quality, and technical delivery. Coordinate across Propulsion, Electrical Systems, Thermal Management, Flight Controls, and Avionics teams. Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Define hybrid-electric propulsion architectures, including battery systems, electric motors, generators, power electronics, and energy management systems. Perform system sizing, trade studies, energy flow analysis, and efficiency optimization. Develop and manage System Requirement Documents (SRD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and power distribution architectures.
Lead integration of electrical propulsion, power distribution, and thermal management systems. Ensure compatibility with aircraft electrical networks, flight controls, structural constraints, and avionics systems. Drive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices throughout development.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute MIL, HIL, ground, and flight test validation strategies.
- Validate system performance, energy efficiency, thermal behavior, reliability, and safety.
- Ensure complete requirements traceability from design to validation.
- Lead certification activities in accordance with FAA, EASA, and DGCA requirements.
- Ensure compliance with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and DO-160 standards.
- Support evolving certification requirements for electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
- Manage compliance documentation, safety assessments, and test reports.
- Conduct FHA, FMEA, and FTA activities.
- Ensure battery safety, thermal runaway mitigation, fault tolerance, redundancy, and robust energy management strategies.
- Drive reliability-focused system design and risk mitigation.
- Present architecture concepts, performance metrics, and risk mitigation plans to customers and leadership teams.
- Support RFQs, proposals, effort estimation, and technology roadmap development.
- Identify and mitigate electrical, thermal, and integration risks.
- Ensure adherence to configuration management and change control processes.
- Manage dependencies across IPTs and development teams.
Education
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Energy Systems, or Power Electronics.
Experience
12-18+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive EV, or energy systems domains. Strong experience in hybrid/electric propulsion systems and advanced mobility programs. Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional IPT teams.
Technical Skills
Hybrid propulsion architectures and energy storage technologies. Battery systems, power electronics, and electrical machines. Energy management, optimization, and thermal management systems. MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, AMESim, and MBSE tools (Cameo, Rhapsody). Knowledge of ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, high-voltage aerospace systems, and EMI/EMC considerations.
Preferred Skills
Experience in eVTOL, UAV, or Advanced Air Mobility programs. Exposure to sustainable aviation technologies and hydrogen fuel cells. Familiarity with PLM tools such as 3DX and Teamcenter.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Chief Engineer / Program Manager. Leads: Hybrid Power & Energy Systems IPT (Electrical, Battery, Integration, and V&V Engineers).
Hybrid Power & Energy Systems – IPT Head in Québec employer: Katalyst CRO
As an Avionics & Communications Systems IPT Leader, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritizes innovation and collaboration. Our company fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, offering employees the chance to lead cutting-edge projects in the aerospace sector while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere. Located in a vibrant area, we provide unique opportunities for networking and career advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
