Senior Design & Certification Engineer

Diamond Aircraft Industries

• $90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of aerospace engineering experience in aeronautical product development
  • Familiarity with Airworthiness Manual Chapter 523 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
  • Experience with type design changes of aeronautical products
  • Proficient in CATIA V5, AutoCAD/DraftSight, and Solid Edge
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical report writing experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and certification activities for aeronautical products
  • Mentor intermediate and junior engineers, providing technical support and guidance
  • Drive implementation of design and manufacturing process changes for enhanced product performance
  • Review engineering change requests and classify type design changes
  • Develop and implement certification plans for new or modified aeronautical products
  • Participate in ground and flight testing, performing analyses and creating test reports
  • Generate compliance reports to demonstrate adherence to regulatory requirements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including extended healthcare, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • Generous vacation policy with paid vacation and sick days
  • Retirement savings support through RRSP matching program
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional growth
  • Engagement in company events and team-building activities
  • Inclusive company culture that promotes diversity and collaboration
  • Collaboration opportunities with experienced aviation professionals on innovative projects
  • Career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Design & Certification Engineer (Senior)

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

Senior Design & Certification Engineers are responsible for leading the design, development, and certification activities related to Diamond's existing and new aeronautical products.

Responsibilities:

  • Senior certification engineers are technical experts who support engineering specialists, mentor intermediate/junior engineers, and are responsible for the completion of tasks assigned to their team
  • Drive the implementation of type design and/or manufacturing process changes to improve, quality, safety, and performance of Diamond's aeronautical products


Main Activities:

  • Review engineering change requests and participate in the classification of type design changes
  • Develop and produce certification plans for changes to existing type designs or new aeronautical products
  • Prepare and review test plans, analysis reports, design reviews and other substantiating documents
  • Design and review flight test change orders for test aircraft modifications and installation of test equipment
  • Participate in testing (ground & flight), perform post-test analysis, create and review test reports
  • Generate and review compliance reports to document compliance to the regulations
  • Develop and review engineering, material, and process specifications
  • Coordinate with TCCA and/or delegates as required throughout the type design change approval process
  • Support Continuing Airworthiness activities including review of technical publications and investigation of occurrences and service difficulties
  • Participate in research and development activities for new products or designs.
  • Other duties as assigned


Experience:

  • 10 years relevant Aerospace Engineering experience in aeronautical product development
  • Knowledgeable in Airworthiness Manual Chapter 523 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
  • Experience performing changes to the type design of aeronautical products
  • Experience with CATIA V5, AutoCAD / DraftSight, and Solid Edge
  • Strong communication skills with experience in technical report writing


Assets:

  • Previous or current delegation experience with a civil aviation authority
  • Professional Engineering Licence
  • Private Pilot Licence


Academic Requirements:

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position


Engineering Specialties:

  • Structures: Airframe / system stress, aircraft loads, dynamics and flutter, materials and processes
  • Mechanical: mechanical systems, powerplant, fuel and environmental systems
  • Avionics and Electrical: Avionics and electrical systems, Lightning effects protection, HIRF, EMC


Whether your expertise is in Structures, Mechanical, or Avionics & Electrical Engineering, we'd love to hear from you. We are hiring for multiple Engineering opportunities and encourage qualified candidates to apply.

💎 Diamond Perks
  • Competitive benefits including extended health care, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • Vacation allowance that includes paid vacation plus 5 paid sick days per year
  • RRSP match program to support your financial future
  • Tuition reimbursement to help you grow professionally
  • Opportunities to participate in exciting company events and team-building activities throughout the year
  • A diverse and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration
  • The chance to work alongside passionate aviation professionals on industry-leading aircraft and technologies
  • Opportunities for career development
  • ...and much more!

*This posting is for a currently vacant position.

*Artificial Intelligence is not used in screening, assessment or selection of this role.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Diamond Aircraft Industries, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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