Systems Engineering Specialist

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These are the pillars on which PAL Aerospace is built. We operate on a foundation of innovation - it's at the core of our business, in everything we do. We've spent forty years building a strong reputation centered around our 'can-do' attitude, creating customized, cutting edge solutions for our clients at home and abroad.

When you think of a Canada-born aviation success story, PAL Aerospace Engineering ranks high on the list. Headquartered in Vaughan, ON, PAL Aerospace Engineering (formerly DECA Aviation) works with internal and external clients to create readymade solutions and turnkey engineering and design that push the boundary of innovation. We're a proud company of the Exchange Income Corporation (TSX:EIF) giving us the opportunity to work with internal clients across Canada, while maintaining a growing portfolio across the globe.

PAL Aerospace is currently seeking qualified applications for Intermediate Systems Engineering Specialist in St. John's, NL.

Responsibilities:

• Member of the Systems Integration Team, based in St. John's NL, reporting to the Systems Integration Manager.
• Review supplier systems and components to create configuration procedures to operate and function test special mission system on-board aircraft.
• Develop integration and verification test plans and procedures.
• Conduct Test Engineering tasks to develop and execute Systems Integration, Verification, Validation, and Acceptance testing in a Mission Systems Integration Laboratory, and on Aircraft during ground and flight testing.
• Periodically support the Systems Engineering Team with requirements engineering to map operational, standards and customer requirements into technical artefacts, through Systems, Requirements and Test Engineering in support of missionized aircraft, its Systems Integration facilities and other aviation mission platforms, including the authoring of: CONOPS, Operational Use Case analysis, Systems Architecture, System Descriptions, System Specifications, Compliance Matrices, Test Plans and Test Procedures.
• Support to the Business Development teams with solution scoping, technical specification authoring and initial systems design artefacts, when assigned.
• Document and refine Systems Engineering processes to assist with the continuous improvement of the Systems Engineering and Integration group.
• Participate in Integration, Test, Physical and Functional Configuration Audits, Airworthiness Compliance and Customer Acceptance activities when assigned.
• As a matrixed resource on aircraft programs, assist Program Management, In-Service Support and Supply Chain activities with Systems Engineering guidance, including working with suppliers and third-party vendors to generate quotes, draft Statements of Work, attain and evaluate technical specifications, and take part in obsolescence management.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management tools, such as Pipefy, for In-Service Support
• Participate in System Problem Report investigations, including root cause analysis and forming recommendations for rectification.
• Travel to other PAL and Customer sites, such as Ottawa ON, Halifax NS and Amsterdam, UAE approximately twenty percent of a year.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and technology developments for possible implementation into PAL supported aircraft and SILs, as well as processes, tools, and techniques for a best practices approach to continuous improvement.
• Apply and demonstrate a high level of knowledge and skills in mission systems and system test principles.
• Communicate effectively to various stakeholders in situations involving technical problems, processes, and solutions.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Engineering or Science, advanced degrees preferred, or equivalent experience and education.
• Five years' experience as an Engineer in the aerospace or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated project experience in the creation and maintenance of Engineering Artifacts for Software Intensive Systems.
• Knowledge of airborne, land, or maritime surveillance missions and the equipment used to support them.
• Knowledge of avionics data protocols including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, serial data protocols is preferred.
• Knowledge of cyber security best practices
• Knowledge of Ethernet protocols (Layers 1 through 3), LAN and WAN architectures, and network device configuration.
• Knowledge of, and experience with Systems Engineering tools, standards, and process models (e.g., DOROS, JAMA, SYSML, DNDAF/DODAF, SEBOK, DO-160, aircraft related MIL-STDs, NIIA STANAGs, IEEE/ISO/IEC 12207)
• Knowledge of Agile processes for work management and Systems Engineering interfaces with software / system suppliers employing Agile development processes.
• Proficiency with Wikis, O365, Microsoft Office, engineering drawing, and data analysis tools
• Troubleshooting experience and superior analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a distributed, diverse team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Able to obtain Canadian Level II, Secret Security Clearances and participate in the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

What PAL Aerospace offers you:

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• PAL days

PAL Aerospace is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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