EEDA Engineer

Friday, April 5, 2024

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.

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The Aircraft Electronic Software and Hardware Engineering Specialist will review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic hardware designs to ensure they meet the Company’s technical and regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate to De Havilland preliminary and critical system design reviews.
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic hardware certification plans.
• Review and assess supplier’s airborne software and electronic (FPGA, ASIC, PLD) designs.
• Perform technical and process audits at supplier’s facilities.
• Perform safety of flight reviews
• Assess software and hardware test results and analyses and determine final compliance status.
• Lead the resolution of safety, compliance or technical deficiencies with the suppliers and De Havilland stakeholders.
• Prepare and/or review design compliance reports.
• Contribute to evolution of the SWEL (Software and Electronics) domain roadmap.
• Be a resource and mentor to junior colleagues.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• University engineering degree in Electronics, Software, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

Experience & Skills

• You have a minimum of 8 years of experience in a technical engineering field, including a minimum of 6 years in aeronautics.
• You have thorough working knowledge of airborne software and electronic hardware guidance and Means of Compliances
  • RTCA DO-178B/C, DO-248B/C, DO-254, DO-330
  • EASA CM-SWCEH-002 (associated with DO-178B) and CM-SWCEH-001
  • FAA AC 20-115D and AC 20-152A
  • FAA Order 8110.49A and 8110.105A
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in airborne software and electronic hardware development and testing (FPGA, ASIC, or PLD).
• You have knowledge of requirements capture environments (DOORS, JAMA, …)
• You have working knowledge of multiple programming languages (C, C++, Ada95, Assembly, Python, …) and multiple hardware description languages.
• You have knowledge of embedded computer architectures.
• You have knowledge of operating systems and real-time executives.
• You have general knowledge in electronics and software programming.
• You have experience with civil aircraft and airworthiness authorities.
• You are eligible for a P. Eng. or equivalent.
• You are ambitious and have a solid drive for results.
• You can work autonomously, with little supervision.
• You are organized, a team player, self-motivated, customer focused, and able to work under pressure.
• You have demonstrated that you are pro-active, adaptable, and flexible, you take initiative, you are innovative, have a strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• You have strong oral and written English communications skills

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.