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Analyst, Systems Engineering (Airworthiness)

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Gdmsi logoGdmsi · Ottawa, Canada
$100K–$140K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Requirements

  • Successful completion of a national aviation authority recognized Aircraft Certification Course
  • Experience with certification of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
  • Defence or Aerospace experience
  • The hiring salary range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 CAD. Our goal is to provide a fair and competitive offer based on an assessment of internal equity and your qualifications, including:
  • Relevant experience
  • Technical and non-technical skills
  • Education and certifications

Benefits

As a full-time employee at General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada, you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards package that supports your professional and personal well-being:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services.Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups.Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support.Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs.Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships.Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees' children.Why join us?Dental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave

Additional Information

Join our Engineering team as a Systems Engineer focused on airworthiness and certification. In this role, you'll work closely with development teams to define certification strategies, coordinate with aviation authorities, and ensure designs meet applicable regulations. You'll be involved throughout the lifecycle, from classifying design changes and preparing certification data packages to supporting reviews, tracking compliance, and guiding teams on requirements. This is ideal for someone who understands both the technical and regulatory sides of aircraft systems and can keep complex certification efforts on track. In this role you will: Prepare certification plans and basis of certification for assigned project(s) in collaboration with the project development teams Coordinate certification with the airworthiness authority/national aviation authority Prepare and submit certification data package to the airworthiness authority for approval Assess the major/minor classification of a design change to an aeronautical product Plan, coordinate, and liaise with all internal departments for certification activities Participate in internal/external design reviews and peer reviews of system documentation (plans, specifications, test procedures, technical manuals, etc.) to ensure compliance with the applicable airworthiness rules and standards Track compliance program progress to ensure findings of compliance are completed on schedule Review and approve field change orders, service bulletins, etc. Provide technical guidance to the development team in all aspects of certification requirements Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure production and repair & overall are compliant with the applicable airworthiness rules and standards Prepare airworthiness and aircraft installation design related documentation for submission Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Significant experience in aircraft maintenance, modification, certification, and test Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and installation engineering drawings Integration and testing activities associated with aircraft installation design Detailed knowledge of airworthiness concepts and standards Detailed knowledge of DND/CF Airworthiness Program and/or civil airworthiness regulatory programs Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred. Ability to coordinate engineering tasks within an integrated product team (IPT)


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