Avionics Engineer

at  De Havilland

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.
Profile
The Avionics Engineer is responsible for the development of engineering data packages to support the development and certification of various aircraft modifications. This includes engineering design, technical analysis, and airworthiness certification activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and define Technical Requirement Documents and Engineering Technical Assessments
• Evaluate vendor technical proposals and internal Program Change Requests
• Prepare Design Change Proposals
• Review and approve vendor requirement specifications, design documentation including engineering drawings, modification summary packages and vendor equipment qualification reports.
• Support aircraft test programs including writing Test Definition Sheets, aircraft equipment integration, aircraft test witnessing and subsequent test report development and review
• Prepare technical reports to show compliance to the applicable certification requirements. Ensure aircraft avionics airworthiness is maintained per required regulations.
• Technically manage avionic supply chain relationships by supporting technical meetings and writing/receiving Engineering Coordination Memos
• Support aircraft production including problem solving and snag resolution
• Support in service aircraft by creating and reviewing engineering modification packages based on customer change requests. Support Service Bulletin development. Support in service aircraft fleet investigation by addressing in Service Difficulty Reports.
• Technically supervise/coordinate the work and the mentoring of less experience Engineers in the department

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree in aerospace or Electrical Engineering
• Current or candidate-for Aircraft Certification Delegate AP/DAR preferred

Experience

• 10 years’ experience in the design, installation, integration, testing, and certification of aircraft Electrical and avionics modifications.
• 5 years’ experience supporting airworthiness certification under a TCCA framework of working knowledge of system design, test and certification requirements of aircraft auto flight, communication, navigation including FMS, indication/recording systems, cabin, and onboard maintenance systems.
• Knowledgeable with ARP4754 (Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems), ARP4761 (Guidelines and Methods for Conducting The Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment) and Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) is an asset.
• Knowledgeable with civil airworthiness FAR Part 23 & 25 avionics regulations and advisory material.
• Knowledgeable with industry advisory material including SAE, RTCA and ARP documents for applicable TCCA, EASA and FAA avionics certification requirements.
• Familiar with and have a working relationship with TCCA, EASA or FAA.

Skills

• Intermediate user knowledge of MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proven experience in the design and certification of aircraft modifications
• Effective technical writing skills
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Effective time management
• Ability to estimate, manage work, adjust priorities to suit demands, track project performance, and report progress and issues

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.
As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.
Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.
At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks

• Prepare and define Technical Requirement Documents and Engineering Technical Assessments
• Evaluate vendor technical proposals and internal Program Change Requests
• Prepare Design Change Proposals
• Review and approve vendor requirement specifications, design documentation including engineering drawings, modification summary packages and vendor equipment qualification reports.
• Support aircraft test programs including writing Test Definition Sheets, aircraft equipment integration, aircraft test witnessing and subsequent test report development and review
• Prepare technical reports to show compliance to the applicable certification requirements. Ensure aircraft avionics airworthiness is maintained per required regulations.
• Technically manage avionic supply chain relationships by supporting technical meetings and writing/receiving Engineering Coordination Memos
• Support aircraft production including problem solving and snag resolution
• Support in service aircraft by creating and reviewing engineering modification packages based on customer change requests. Support Service Bulletin development. Support in service aircraft fleet investigation by addressing in Service Difficulty Reports.
• Technically supervise/coordinate the work and the mentoring of less experience Engineers in the departmen