Avionics Engineering Specialist

Job Description:

The Avionics Engineering Specialist is responsible for coordinating all technical aspects of assigned design projects, providing technical support to the production line, and assisting Customer Support with resolution of in-service problems and customer requests. This includes engineering design, technical analysis, and airworthiness certification activities.Duties & ResponsibilitiesTechnical leader for the development and integration of new avionics functions and aircraft-level capabilitiesEffectively work with cross-functional teams to plan and track feature implementation, risk and mitigations Liaise with certification authorities both domestic and foreign through the airworthiness office to address certification issues as they arisePrepare and define Technical Requirement Documents and Engineering Technical Assessments.Prepare, review and approve Design Change Proposals.Review and approve technical proposals and 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 avionics 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 and operators by creating and reviewing engineering modification packages based on customer change requests. Support Service Bulletin development. Support in service aircraft fleet issues and investigations. Ie: addressing In-Service Difficulty Reports.Mentor less experience Engineers in the department.Education and Professional QualificationsBachelors or master’s degree in aerospace or Electrical EngineeringCurrent or candidate-for Aircraft Certification Delegate AP/DAR preferredExperience7+ years’ experience in the design, installation, integration, testing, and certification of aircraft Electrical and avionics modifications.3 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 civil airworthiness 14 CFR Part 23 & 25 avionics regulations and advisory material.Knowledgeable with ARP4754 and ARP4761 is an assetKnowledge of the RTCA standards DO-160, DO-178 and DO-254Knowledge of Cybersecurity standards (familiar with DO-326B, DO-256A, DO-255A)Demonstrated technical expertise and leadership in the aerospace industryAbility to travel to Flight Test, Vendor or Operator sites.SkillsStrong communication skills (written and verbal); can communicate at all levels of the organization and to all levels of our customer and representative organizations.Intermediate user knowledge of MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)Proven experience in the design and certification of aircraft modificationsSupport continuous improvement initiativesStrong integration skills, in both system partner management and system technical integrationExcellent organizational and planning skills, you can set priorities in order to achieve important milestones.

Job Ident #: 1937

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Job Info

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com