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Avionics Regulatory Specialist

  • Gatineau, QC, Canada

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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.

Job Type: Full Time

Titre du poste : Spécialiste en réglementation avionique

Lieu : Gatineau (QC)

Télétravail : Non (Hybride)

Unité d’affaires : Défense

Département : Défense

Type d’emploi : Temps plein

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.

Qualifications

  • Must currently hold or be eligible for Secret (Level II) clearance with the Government of Canada.
  • Must have an undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical and/or electronic engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution. OR Must have an undergraduate or master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institutionin engineering or science, and five (5) years’ experience as an avionics specialist. OR Must have obtained the rank of Capt or above within the Aerospace Engineering Officer (AERE) or Communications and Electronics Engineering-Air (CELE-Air) trade within the CAF and ten (10) years’ experience to this related technical field.
  • Must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience within the past fifteen (15) years, related to aircraft avionics engineering, including experience with avionics upgrades and the integration of avionics systems in military and/or civilian type aircraft, or the certification of avionics systems.
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last seven (7) years in avionics systems airworthiness 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. Experience must include work related to aircraft flight critical avionics systems.
  • Must provide details, including at least one (1) example, of work performed or formal education that clearly demonstrates knowledge* in four (4) of the following eight (8) 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.

Job Type: Full Time

Titre du poste : Spécialiste en réglementation avionique

Lieu : Gatineau (QC)

Télétravail : Non (Hybride)

Unité d’affaires : Défense

Département : Défense

Type d’emploi : Temps plein

Résumé Du Profil

Le rôle principal consiste à fournir un soutien spécialisé en ingénierie des systèmes avioniques et en réglementation à la DTAES 6, aux gestionnaires de projets de la DTAES 3, à la DGAEPM, à la DGMPD ainsi qu’à d’autres organisations du MDN/FAC, en appui aux flottes d’aéronefs (habités et non habités) du MDN/FAC.

Responsabilités

  • Effectuer des recherches et évaluer les modifications de conception, ainsi que mener des activités de certification de type d’aéronef;
  • Fournir une expertise en systèmes avioniques dans l’élaboration de la base de certification pour les modifications de conception et la certification de type;
  • Évaluer de nouvelles technologies et systèmes en vue de leur utilisation future sur les aéronefs du MDN/FAC;
  • Assurer la surveillance des organismes accrédités réalisant des activités techniques/de maintenance ou des constatations de conformité dans le domaine des systèmes avioniques;
  • Contribuer à l’élaboration et à la mise à jour des règles, normes et documents consultatifs du Manuel de navigabilité technique;
  • Contribuer à l’élaboration et à la mise à jour des normes et documents consultatifs du Manuel des normes de conception de navigabilité;
  • Préparer ou contribuer à la préparation de notes techniques, comptes rendus ou avis;
  • Fournir des recommandations à l’Autorité technique de navigabilité concernant le comité d’examen de navigabilité, la gestion des risques, ainsi que les règles et normes du Manuel de navigabilité technique.

Exigences Obligatoires

  • Détenir actuellement ou être admissible à une cote de sécurité de niveau Secret (niveau II) du gouvernement du Canada;
  • Détenir un baccalauréat ou une maîtrise en génie électrique et/ou électronique d’un établissement reconnu*; OU un diplôme en génie ou en sciences avec au moins cinq (5) ans d’expérience comme spécialiste avionique; OU avoir atteint le grade de capitaine ou plus dans les métiers AERE ou CELE-Air au sein des FAC avec dix (10) ans d’expérience pertinente;
  • Posséder un minimum de dix (10) ans d’expérience au cours des quinze (15) dernières années en ingénierie avionique, incluant les mises à niveau et l’intégration de systèmes avioniques dans des aéronefs militaires et/ou civils, ou la certification de systèmes avioniques;
  • Posséder au moins trois (3) ans d’expérience récente en certification de navigabilité des systèmes avioniques, incluant les modifications majeures ou la certification de nouveaux aéronefs, avec expérience en conception, base de certification, plans de certification, programmes de conformité et documentation associée, incluant les systèmes critiques de vol;
  • Démontrer des connaissances dans au moins quatre (4) des 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.

Qualifications

  • Must currently hold or be eligible for Secret (Level II) clearance with the Government of Canada.
  • Must have an undergraduate or master’s degree in electrical and/or electronic engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution. OR Must have an undergraduate or master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institutionin engineering or science, and five (5) years’ experience as an avionics specialist. OR Must have obtained the rank of Capt or above within the Aerospace Engineering Officer (AERE) or Communications and Electronics Engineering-Air (CELE-Air) trade within the CAF and ten (10) years’ experience to this related technical field.
  • Must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience within the past fifteen (15) years, related to aircraft avionics engineering, including experience with avionics upgrades and the integration of avionics systems in military and/or civilian type aircraft, or the certification of avionics systems.
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of practical experience within the last seven (7) years in avionics systems airworthiness 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. Experience must include work related to aircraft flight critical avionics systems.
  • Must provide details, including at least one (1) example, of work performed or formal education that clearly demonstrates knowledge* in four (4) of the following eight (8) 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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Responsibilities

Provide specialist avionics engineering and regulatory support for Canadian military aircraft fleets, including manned and unmanned aircraft. Evaluate design changes and technologies, support certification and compliance activities, oversee accredited organizations, contribute to airworthiness standards, and advise the Technical Airworthiness Authority.

Requirements

Requires eligibility for a Government of Canada Secret (Level II) security clearance and one of the specified engineering, science, or Canadian Armed Forces qualification pathways. Candidates must have at least 10 years of recent avionics engineering experience and at least three years of recent avionics airworthiness certification experience, including work on flight-critical systems.

Skills

  • Avionics Systems Engineering
  • Aircraft Type Certification
  • Design Change Evaluation
  • Avionics Systems Integration
  • Avionics Upgrades
  • Flight-Critical Systems
  • Airworthiness Standards
  • Technical Oversight
  • Compliance Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Emerging Technology Evaluation

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Avionics Systems Engineering
  • Aircraft Airworthiness
  • Airworthiness Certification
  • Aircraft Type Certification
  • Design Changes
  • Certification Basis
  • Certification Plans
  • Compliance Programs
  • Compliance Documentation
  • Flight-Critical Avionics
  • Avionics Upgrades
  • Avionics Systems Integration
  • Military Aircraft
  • Civilian Aircraft
  • Manned Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aircraft
  • Technical Airworthiness Manual
  • Airworthiness Design Standards Manual
  • Technical Airworthiness Authority
  • Airworthiness Review Board
  • Accredited Organizations
  • Technical Oversight
  • Risk Management
  • Technical Notes
  • Advisories
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Secret Security Clearance

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