Aviation System Safety Specialist
- Gatineau, QC, Canada
Full-time
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About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
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Position Overview
The primary role is to provide specialist avionics systems engineering and regulatory support to DTAES 6, DTAES 3 project managers, DGAEPM, DGMPD and other DND/CAF organizations in support of the DND/CAF aircraft fleets (manned and unmanned).
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate Design Changes and conduct aircraft type certification activities;
- Provide avionic systems input in the development of the certification basis in support of Design Changes and aircraft Type Certification;
- Evaluate new technologies and systems for future use on DND/CAF aircraft;
- Conduct oversight of accredited organizations performing technical/maintenance activities and/or performing finding of compliance within the avionic systems specialty;
- Provide avionic systems input in the development and upkeep of Rules, Standards and Advisory Material for the Technical Airworthiness Manual;
- Provide avionic systems input in the development and upkeep of the Airworthiness Design Standards Manual Standards and Advisory Material;
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of Technical Notes, Minutes or Advisories; and
- Provide recommendations to the Technical Airworthiness Authority on matters related to the Airworthiness Review Board, Risk Management, Technical Airworthiness Manual Rules and Standards, etc.
Mandatory Requirements
- Must currently hold or be eligible for Secret (Level II) clearance with the Government of Canada.
- Must have an undergraduate or master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in engineering. OR Must have obtained the rank of Capt or above within the Aerospace Engineering Officer (AERE) classification within the CAF.
- Must have specialist training and qualifications in aviation system safety.
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with at least five (5) years, within the past thirteen (13) years, related to system safety engineering.
- Have demonstrated experience with a minimum of three (3) the following activities:
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the last seven (7) years in the practical and theoretical assessment of avionics functions that are critical to flight.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last seven (7) years in aircraft systems certification including major design changes or the certification of new aircraft (including review of design, work with basis of certification, work with certification plan, work with compliance programs and related compliance documentation.) Some of this experience must have been related to aircraft flight critical systems.
- Must provide details, including at least one (1) example, of work performed or formal education that clearly demonstrates knowledge* in at least four (4) of the following six (6) areas:
AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Aperçu Du Poste
La fonction principale consiste à fournir un soutien spécialisé en ingénierie des systèmes avioniques et en matière de réglementation aux chefs de projet des unités DTAES 6 et DTAES 3, à la DGAEPM, à la DGMPD et à d’autres organisations du MDN et des FAC, à l’appui des flottes d’aéronefs du MDN et des FAC (pilotés et sans pilote).
Responsabilités
Position Overview
The primary role is to provide specialist avionics systems engineering and regulatory support to DTAES 6, DTAES 3 project managers, DGAEPM, DGMPD and other DND/CAF organizations in support of the DND/CAF aircraft fleets (manned and unmanned).
Responsibilities
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Aperçu Du Poste
La fonction principale consiste à fournir un soutien spécialisé en ingénierie des systèmes avioniques et en matière de réglementation aux chefs de projet des unités DTAES 6 et DTAES 3, à la DGAEPM, à la DGMPD et à d’autres organisations du MDN et des FAC, à l’appui des flottes d’aéronefs du MDN et des FAC (pilotés et sans pilote).
Responsabilités
- Effectuer des recherches et évaluer les modifications de conception, et mener des activités de certification de type d’aéronef ;
- Apporter une expertise en matière de systèmes avioniques lors de l’élaboration des bases de certification à l’appui des modifications de conception et de la certification de type d’aéronef ;
- Évaluer les nouvelles technologies et les nouveaux systèmes en vue de leur utilisation future sur les aéronefs du MDN/des FAC ;
- Assurer la supervision des organismes accrédités qui mènent des activités techniques ou de maintenance et/ou qui procèdent à des vérifications de conformité dans le domaine des systèmes avioniques ;
- Apporter une expertise en matière de systèmes avioniques à l’élaboration et à la mise à jour des règles, normes et documents consultatifs destinés au Manuel technique de navigabilité ;
- Apporter une contribution dans le domaine des systèmes avioniques à l’élaboration et à la mise à jour des normes et des documents consultatifs du Manuel des normes de conception de navigabilité ;
- Rédiger ou contribuer à la rédaction de notes techniques, de procès-verbaux ou d’avis ; et
- Formuler des recommandations à l’intention de l’Autorité technique de navigabilité sur des questions liées au Comité d’examen de la navigabilité, à la gestion des risques, aux règles et normes du Manuel technique de navigabilité, etc.
- Être titulaire ou être admissible à une cote de sécurité « Secret » (niveau II) délivrée par le gouvernement du Canada.
- Détenir un diplôme de premier cycle ou une maîtrise en ingénierie délivré par un établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire reconnu*. OU Avoir atteint le grade de capitaine ou un grade supérieur au sein de la classification des officiers en génie aérospatial (AERE) des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC).
- Posséder une formation et des qualifications spécialisées en sécurité des systèmes aéronautiques.
- Posséder au moins dix (10) ans d’expérience, dont au moins cinq (5) ans au cours des treize (13) dernières années, dans le domaine de l’ingénierie de la sécurité des systèmes.
- Justifier d’une expérience avérée dans au moins trois (3) des activités suivantes :
- Doit justifier d’au moins deux (2) ans d’expérience au cours des sept (7) dernières années dans l’évaluation pratique et théorique des fonctions avioniques critiques pour le vol.
- Posséder au moins trois (3) ans d’expérience pratique acquise au cours des sept (7) dernières années en certification des systèmes d’aéronefs, notamment dans le cadre de modifications majeures de conception ou de la certification de nouveaux aéronefs (y compris l’examen de la conception, les travaux liés à la base de certification, au plan de certification, aux programmes de conformité et à la documentation de conformité connexe). Une partie de cette expérience doit concerner des systèmes d’aéronefs critiques pour le vol.
- Doit fournir des précisions, y compris au moins un (1) exemple, concernant les travaux effectués ou la formation suivie, qui démontrent clairement des connaissances* dans au moins quatre (4) des six (6) domaines suivants :
Position Overview
The primary role is to provide specialist avionics systems engineering and regulatory support to DTAES 6, DTAES 3 project managers, DGAEPM, DGMPD and other DND/CAF organizations in support of the DND/CAF aircraft fleets (manned and unmanned).
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate Design Changes and conduct aircraft type certification activities;
- Provide avionic systems input in the development of the certification basis in support of Design Changes and aircraft Type Certification;
- Evaluate new technologies and systems for future use on DND/CAF aircraft;
- Conduct oversight of accredited organizations performing technical/maintenance activities and/or performing finding of compliance within the avionic systems specialty;
- Provide avionic systems input in the development and upkeep of Rules, Standards and Advisory Material for the Technical Airworthiness Manual;
- Provide avionic systems input in the development and upkeep of the Airworthiness Design Standards Manual Standards and Advisory Material;
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of Technical Notes, Minutes or Advisories; and
- Provide recommendations to the Technical Airworthiness Authority on matters related to the Airworthiness Review Board, Risk Management, Technical Airworthiness Manual Rules and Standards, etc.
- Must currently hold or be eligible for Secret (Level II) clearance with the Government of Canada.
- Must have an undergraduate or master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution* in engineering. OR Must have obtained the rank of Capt or above within the Aerospace Engineering Officer (AERE) classification within the CAF.
- Must have specialist training and qualifications in aviation system safety.
- Must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience with at least five (5) years, within the past thirteen (13) years, related to system safety engineering.
- Have demonstrated experience with a minimum of three (3) the following activities:
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the last seven (7) years in the practical and theoretical assessment of avionics functions that are critical to flight.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last seven (7) years in aircraft systems certification including major design changes or the certification of new aircraft (including review of design, work with basis of certification, work with certification plan, work with compliance programs and related compliance documentation.) Some of this experience must have been related to aircraft flight critical systems.
- Must provide details, including at least one (1) example, of work performed or formal education that clearly demonstrates knowledge* in at least four (4) of the following six (6) areas:
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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Responsibilities
Provide specialist avionics engineering and regulatory support for Canadian military aircraft fleets, including manned and unmanned aircraft. Evaluate design changes and technologies, support aircraft certification and airworthiness standards, oversee compliance activities, and prepare technical documentation and recommendations.
Requirements
Requires an engineering undergraduate or master's degree, or the rank of Captain or above as a CAF Aerospace Engineering Officer, along with specialist aviation system safety training and eligibility for Canadian Secret clearance. Candidates must have at least 10 years of system safety engineering experience, including recent experience assessing flight-critical avionics and certifying aircraft systems, and must demonstrate knowledge in at least four specified areas.
Skills
- Avionics Systems Engineering
- Aviation System Safety
- System Safety Engineering
- Aircraft Certification
- Airworthiness
- Design Change Evaluation
- Flight-Critical Systems Assessment
- Compliance Verification
- Technical Oversight
- Risk Management
- Technical Writing
- Regulatory Standards Development
- New Technology Evaluation
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Categories
- Engineering
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
- Transportation
Keywords
- Avionics Systems
- System Safety Engineering
- Aviation System Safety
- Aircraft Certification
- Type Certification
- Design Changes
- Certification Basis
- Certification Plans
- Compliance Programs
- Compliance Documentation
- Flight-Critical Systems
- Airworthiness
- Technical Airworthiness Manual
- Airworthiness Design Standards Manual
- Risk Management
- Technical Oversight
- Accredited Organizations
- Manned Aircraft
- Unmanned Aircraft
- Technical Notes
- Airworthiness Review Board
- DND
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Secret Security Clearance