Electrical Engineering Specialist

Profile

The Electrical Engineering Specialist is responsible for the development of engineering data packages to support the development and certification of various aircraft modifications. This includes engineering design, technical analysis, and airworthiness certification activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare 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 electrical system airworthiness is maintained per required regulations.
• Technically manage electrical 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.
• Technically supervise/coordinate the work and the mentoring of less experienced Engineers in the department.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Avionics, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering designation.
• Knowledge of Transport Canada AWM525 and FAR Part 25 civil airworthiness regulations and industry advisory material including RTCA and APR documents applicable to TCCA and FAA electrical systems certification requirements.
• Extensive knowledge and working experience in the design, installation, integration, test, and certification of aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection System, including high‑voltage wiring.
• Experience in aircraft system design, integration, test, and certification.
• Position will require travel to flight test, vendor, or operator sites.

Experience

• 10+ years of aircraft electrical and power distribution experience.
• Extensive knowledge and working experience in the design, installation, integration, test, and certification of aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection System, including high‑voltage wiring.
• Knowledgeable with civil airworthiness FAR Part 23 & 25 electrical regulations and advisory material.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven experience in the design and certification of aircraft modifications.
• Effective technical writing skills.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to estimate, manage work, adjust priorities to suit demands, track project performance, and report progress and issues.

Why Work at De Havilland?

• Work with a team that makes a true difference in the world – making it possible for people to travel around the globe efficiently, comfortably and safely.
• Manufactured over 5,600 aircraft including the most advanced turboprop in the air today.
• State‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities supporting a dynamic workplace led by encouraging teams.
• Passionate team of innovators and a global network of support continuing the company’s tradition of leadership in aerospace.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
• Life insurance
• RRSP/DPSP Plan
• Employee and family assistance program

Health & Safety

Employees are expected to maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and perform key physical tasks such as working in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory, including maintaining a positive fit test for mask use when required.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation

De Havilland Canada is inclusive and diverse and provides equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, are encouraged to apply. The company accommodates the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the Talent Acquisition representative. Accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Offers Subject to Background Checks

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.