System Safety Engineer & Design Assurance

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 Reliability, Maintainability and System Safety (RMS) Engineer is responsible for employing both theoretical and practical tools to ensure the reliability, safety, and capability of aircraft components, subsystems, and systems. The RMS Engineer’s primary task is to identify potential reliability, safety, and maintainability issues early in the aircraft’s lifecycle and support ongoing improvements to enhance overall aircraft performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the demonstration of compliance with aircraft standards and safety requirements via review and/or preparation of System Safety Analysis certification reports.
• Complete detailed reliability design development and assessments including Functional Hazard Assessments, Particular Risk Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis, Common Cause Analysis.
• Support the development of instructions for Continued Airworthiness and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL).
• Support the safety assessment process of in-service aircraft by preparing qualitative and quantitative analysis of service experience using methods including Weibull Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, and Sensitivity Analysis.
• Be responsible for the successful execution of R&M deliverables for new development project while supporting the needs of aircraft fleet in service and aircraft production.
• Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, technical and business-related workshops.
• Champion the performance and development of junior engineers, designers, project managers.
• Drive continuous improvement and demonstrate exemplary technical leadership

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in Aerospace Reliability & Safety.

Skills

• Familiarity with Reliability, Safety, and Maintainability design, analysis, and testing concepts.
• In-depth understanding of the Aircraft and System Safety Assessment process.
• Familiarity with aircraft design and certification processes.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems (Electrical and Avionics Systems, Flight Controls, Landing Gear systems, etc.) and operational documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant Part 23 and Part 25 regulations and related industry guidance material, including, but not limited to: FAA AC 23/25.1309-1, SAE ARP5150, ARP5151, ARP4754 and ARP4761.
• Knowledge of MSG-3 scheduled maintenance program development.
• Knowledge of MMEL (TP9155E) requirements and utilization methodology in operation.
• Knowledge of the development assurance processes for aircraft design is an asset.
• Knowledge of safety assessment methodologies related to cyber security is an asset.
• Proficient with software tools such as MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams), CAFTA, FaultrEASE.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently in all professional situations.
• You are excited and motivated by the challenges of design, manufacturing, and support of aircraft.
• Travel may be required.

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

• Support the demonstration of compliance with aircraft standards and safety requirements via review and/or preparation of System Safety Analysis certification reports.
• Complete detailed reliability design development and assessments including Functional Hazard Assessments, Particular Risk Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis, Common Cause Analysis.
• Support the development of instructions for Continued Airworthiness and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL).
• Support the safety assessment process of in-service aircraft by preparing qualitative and quantitative analysis of service experience using methods including Weibull Analysis, Monte Carlo Simulation, and Sensitivity Analysis.
• Be responsible for the successful execution of R&M deliverables for new development project while supporting the needs of aircraft fleet in service and aircraft production.
• Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, technical and business-related workshops.
• Champion the performance and development of junior engineers, designers, project managers.
• Drive continuous improvement and demonstrate exemplary technical leadershi