Technical Offres d'emploi - Ottawa, ON

Job Description

ADGA is seeking an experienced Technical Lead, Aerospace Development to lead the design, development, evaluation, and sustainment of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) and related aerospace products. This role involves providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in the form of engineering support for Counter-UAS.

Tasks include:

• Plan, recommend product improvement of existing and new systems.
• Produce equipment review reports, improvement studies, modification plans, and miscellaneous project documentation.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve maintenance program and issue special inspections.
• Provide engineering and technical advice and guidance to Joint Staff and units.
• Participate in technical working groups and support the transfer of technical information, when directed.
• Conduct staff visits to provide technical liaison and
• Visit domestic and foreign manufacturing and support facilities for technical and inquiry purposes.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAF (Canadian Armed Forces) aerospace technology roles in the areas of aircraft maintenance, aircraft operations or avionics would be considered preferrable.
• Proof of Engineering bachelor’s degree in aerospace, software, computer, systems, electrical or a suitable engineering or technical field required to support the Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 6 years of experience (within the last 8 years) performing the following tasks in the aerospace industry or related field:
  • Directing and coordinating the design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft and aerospace products.
  • Evaluating designs to ensure compliance with engineering principles, customer requirements, and environmental regulations
  • Developing acceptance criteria for design methodologies, quality standards, sustainment activities, and project timelines
  • Inspecting malfunctioning or damaged systems to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
  • Experience designing and developing a variety of aerospace products, including:
    • Commercial and military fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
    • Remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) and rotorcraft
    • Space systems, including launch vehicles and satellites
    • Military missiles and rocket systems
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 6 years of experience (in the last 8 years) in the preparation of technical airworthiness documentation, which includes:
  • Technical Airworthiness Clearance Plans
  • Special Purpose Flight Permits
  • Airworthiness Risk Assessments
  • Statements of Operational Intent
  • Engineering Process Manual Supplements (EPMS)
• Ability to demonstrate a minimum of 6 years experience in each of the following:
  • Developing briefing notes and presentations to address engineering and technical issues pertaining to equipment.
  • Liaising with stakeholders to support the life cycle management of equipment.
  • Providing advice, guidance and recommendations on technical issues to support the decision-making of senior management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing advanced technologies in one or more of the following areas:
  • Aerodynamic fluid flow
  • Structural design
  • Guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
  • Instrumentation and communication systems
  • Robotics
  • Propulsion and combustion

Additional Information

• Must currently hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret (Level II) Canadian Federal Government Security clearance.
• Would be required to hold a Controlled Goods Certificate at time of hire.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

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ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.