Systems Integration Manager

PAL Aerospace is searching for an experienced Systems Integration Manager to join our team based in St. John’s, NL. 

At PAL Aerospace, we are delivering cutting-edge Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities that support critical missions around the globe. As Systems Integration Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the successful integration, testing, certification, and deployment of advanced airborne mission systems, ensuring our solutions continue to meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled technical team while collaborating across Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, In-Service Support, and external partners. The successful candidate will drive innovation in systems integration and test methodologies, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of PAL Aerospace's mission systems capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Systems Integration Team as the Systems Integration manager, reporting to the PAL Aerospace Vice President Systems Engineering.
• Plan and manage the Integration and Test programs, including leading the development and execution of Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, Physical and Functional Configuration Audits, Aircraft Mission System Activation and Configuration, support to Airworthiness Compliance, Transition into Service, and Customer Acceptance events and activities, through the Systems Integration Lab, Aircraft Ground and Flight verification, Certification testing, Fielding, and In-Service Support phases of programs.
• Lead the modernization of the Systems Integration Lab to migrate to a simulation-driven testing environment, leveraging Agentic software creation for ISR systems stimulation and test tooling.
• Plan System Integration activities, including development of plans and schedules for mission system and aircraft configuration, test and fielding tasks.
• Manage the Mission System Observation and System Problem Report processes and quality records, including supervising or conducting investigations, including root cause analysis and forming recommendations for rectification. 
• Assist Program Management, In-Service Support and Supply Chain activities with Systems Integration guidance, including working with suppliers and third-party vendors to generate quotes, draft Statements of Work, attain and evaluate technical specifications, conduct options analysis, and take part in obsolescence management.
• Participate in configuration and change management activities.
• Support Systems Engineering activities including review of plans, estimates, designs, requirements, specifications, reports, and procurement of mission system equipment.
• Monitor and supervise supplier and sub-contracted hardware and software development, and deliveries for mission system equipment.
• Monitor and align vendor and supplier equipment, services, and software deliveries for schedule, compliance verification, obsolescence, and cyber notifications, including liaising with sub-contractors to generate quotes, Statements of Work, and contracts.
• Travel to other PAL and Customer sites, such as Ottawa ON, Vaughan ON, St. John’s NL, the UK, Europe, the Caribbean and the UAE approximately twenty percent of a year. 
• Keep abreast of industry trends and technology developments for possible implementation into PAL supported aircraft and Systems Integration Laboratories, as well as processes, tools, and techniques for a best practices approach to continuous improvement. 
• Apply and demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills in mission systems and system test principles. 
• Communicate effectively to various stakeholders ranging from team members, collaborating department and divisions, as well as senior executives in situations involving technical problems, processes, and solutions.
• Review RFP documentation, draft proposal documentation, assist with client meetings and trade shows, when assigned
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or similar program, or a Technical Diploma with equivalent experience.
• 10 years of Systems and Test Engineering experience is required.
• Experience in aerospace programs and aviation in general is important, with AME Avionics experience is considered a valuable asset.
• Knowledge of airborne, land, and/or maritime surveillance missions and the equipment used to support them; experience with military or civil ISR systems and integrated mission systems preferred.
• Experience with large scale, complex technical programs. 
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a large organization, matrixed technical organizations an asset.
• Experience managing a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and technical know-how.
• Knowledge of automation, and simulation-driven testing.
• Knowledge of avionics data protocols including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, serial data protocols, and others.
• Knowledge of cyber security best practices for mission systems. 
• Knowledge of Ethernet LAN and WAN architectures, and network device configuration.
• Knowledge of military and/or civil airworthiness qualification standards and processes.
• Knowledge of, and experience with Systems Engineering tools, standards, and process models (e.g., DOORS, JAMA, SYSML, DNDAF/DODAF, SWEBOK, INCOSE, SEBOK, DO-160, aircraft related MIL-STDs, NIIA STANAGs, IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207). 
• Knowledge of Agile processes for work management and Systems Engineering interfaces with software / system suppliers employing Agile development processes. 
• High-level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering drawing/analysis tools.
• Troubleshooting experience and superior analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Superior communication skills with the ability to work with diverse team. 
• Demonstrated flexibility and able to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to excel in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Able to obtain Canadian Level II (Secret) Security Clearances and participate in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program; NATO (Secret) an asset.

Security Responsibilities:

Incumbent must be able to obtain the required level of Government of Canada Personnel Security Clearance.

What PAL Aerospace offers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines.  
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs. 
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.  
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan. 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program. 
• Opportunities for growth. 
• PAL Days between Christmas & New Years. 

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

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