Electrical Technician - Aerospace

Who We Are

Horizon Aircraft is an advanced Canadian aerospace company with the vision to create a better future for aviation. We are developing a unique prototype aircraft that will help move people and goods at a regional scale more efficiently and sustainably. If you are an extremely talented and motivated self-starter, this opportunity might be exactly what you are looking for! At Horizon, we work hard and celebrate milestones along the way. We have built a team of diverse individuals that understand and utilize the power of collective critical thinking. Horizon Aircraft offers an environment where you can let your talent shine. An experienced management and technical team are poised to help you unlock and utilize your full potential.

Who We Need

Horizon Aircraft is looking for an Electrical Technician to support our Cavorite X7 engineering team. This is a full-time position that will allow you unlock your potential working alongside a team that is changing the future of aviation. At Horizon Aircraft, we try and utilize all the talents our employees possess. If you have other skills and abilities related to our program, we will help you put those skills to work as well.

We are not a title or position driven company. Team fit is the most critical consideration for this role as we value our culture above all. Your ideas and suggestions could make all the difference!

Go to our website – if you are not fired up by the possibilities your work can lead to, well, onto the next job ad. If we have significantly piqued your interest, here is a list of the critical job duties you will be responsible for:

Job Duties

• Read schematics and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot electrical circuit boards and off-board components.
• Repair and/or replace electrical components as required.
• Make recommendations for replacement or modification of electrical equipment.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Set up and perform circuit validation testing.
• Soldering of electrical components to circuit boards, either for board repair or initial population of bare boards.
• Apply knowledge of current electrical code and CSA standards.
• Perform comparison and analysis of replacement components, with potential for liaison with manufacturers.

Here’s what a typical day may look like in the hangar:

• Start the day with an engineering scrum meeting
• Be involved with some of the design process to create a motor-driven test stand, including discussion on the intended function as well as the components that may be used in the build
• Research parts for the test stand that are commercially available
• Create wiring harnesses, which may involve crimping of connectors and/or soldering
• Investigation of a motor driver board that is not communicating. Use of the oscilloscope and associated schematics/architecture documentation for troubleshooting.

Key skills

• Experience installing components on printed circuit boards (PCB) and inspecting for solder defects
• Experience reading schematic diagrams to aid in troubleshooting PCBs
• Knowledge of wiring harnesses, connectors, and associated fabrication tooling
• Knowledge of common external components/sensors and common practices to interface with them, such as servos, loadcells, potentiometers, linear/rotational encoders, solenoids etc.
• Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting practices and tools, such as insulation resistance testers, multimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes
• Knowledge of motors and motor drives particularly in the context of drones or eVTOL is an asset
• Functional understanding of low-level computer tasks such as executing scripts, installing firmware etc.
• Programming and creation of these scripts is not required, but considered an asset

• Self-disciplined and capable of working quickly, and has the knowledge to work independently but the confidence to ask for assistance when required.
• Any design experience considered an asset.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or equivalent
• 4+ years technical experience in Electrical Technician role – aerospace, automotive, or aerospace industries preferred
• Experience using standard electronic lab tools including multimeters, oscilloscopes, AC/DC power supplies
• Skilled in the use of machine shop, woodworking, and hand tools
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles, including GD&T, assembly, and dimensional engineering principles
• Strong knowledge of prototype and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles
• Strong presentation, oratory, and verbal skills
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Able to apply right mathematical methods and formulas to problem solving
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning

At Horizon, we feel that a culture of respect and inclusion is the road to creativity, innovation, understanding and success. The machines we build do not discriminate and neither shall we.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining why you are the right fit for us, and we will contact you for an interview.

Thank you to everyone who applies. Regardless of whether we contact you for an interview, we wish you good luck with your job search.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $28.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Disability insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• On-site parking
• Stock options

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person