Flight Test Instrumentation Manager

ITPS (Canada) LTD • London • 2w ago

Employer: ITPS (Canada) Limited Position: Flight Test Instrumentation Manager Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent Location: London, Ontario Employment Address: 2410 Blair Blvd., London, ON Ontario N5V 3Z9 Hours of Work: 40 hours/week Language: English Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy. Company contributory medical top-up scheme/ group health and dental benefits after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period Eligible for Employment Assistance Program Eligible for basic life, AD&D insurance Eligible for three weeks’ paid vacation annually Eligible for travel insurance Salary: $ 150,000 to $160,000 CAD / year Contact: Please send resumes to melanie.obrien@itpscanada.com and include “Flight Test Instrumentation Manager” in the email subject line.

Duties: Leading and managing a team of instrumentation engineers and technicians Defining department objectives, setting work priorities, and managing workflow to meet program requirements Fostering a culture of safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Managing departmental budgets, procurements, tooling, and scheduling Representing the FTI department in cross-functional meetings, client briefings, and project reviews Coordinating with test pilots, flight test engineers (FTEs), aircraft maintenance, and systems engineering to define instrumentation needs Overseeing the planning, designing, and integration of custom and standard instrumentation systems for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft Ensuring all data acquisition systems, sensors, transducers, recorders, telemetry systems, and onboard electronics meet program specifications Leading the development and integration of FTI systems including wiring, sensor selection, data buses, and software interfaces Ensuring accurate calibration, validation, and functional testing of all instrumentation prior to flight Maintaining robust documentation, including wiring diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), configuration control, and system design reports Ensuring compliance with national and international aviation standards, including EASA, FAA, TCCA, and military equivalents where applicable Collaborating with the Safety Management System (SMS) team to maintain hazard assessments and risk mitigation strategies related to instrumentation activities Ensuring that work adheres to ITPS’s quality assurance policies, flight safety protocols, and airworthiness requirements Recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing staff within the FTI department Conducting regular performance evaluations and recommending career development paths Promoting cross-training and knowledge sharing within the team to build technical resilience Interfacing with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that instrumentation deliverables meet contractual and technical expectations Supporting proposal development, technical quotations, and customer demonstrations as needed Participating in reviews, including Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) Keeping current with new instrumentation technologies, data acquisition systems, telemetry and processing tools Driving innovation in the department by evaluating emerging technologies and incorporating them into future system designs Providing regular departmental reports to senior leadership on project status, risks, staffing, and budget utilization Maintaining comprehensive project documentation to ensure auditability and traceability of all instrumentation work

Requirements: Completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics is required 8+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required Proficient in data acquisition systems (e.g., IADS, DEWEsoft), signal conditioning, telemetry, and MIL-STD/ARINC interfaces Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills Familiarity with civil and/or military airworthiness certification standards Hands-on experience with calibration, sensor integration, and signal troubleshooting Occasional travel may be required to support remote flight test campaigns, vendor site visits, or client meetings