Aerospace Engineer

ADGA Group; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian-owned defence technology firm is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineer to support Unmanned Aerial Systems for the Canadian Forces. Candidates must have a background in the aviation industry, extensive experience in military aircraft systems, and a relevant engineering degree. This full-time position is on-site in Gatineau, offering diverse and rewarding responsibilities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Profit-sharing plan

Family leave top-up

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Aerospace Engineer on Military aircraft systems.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in technical airworthiness documentation preparation.
• Experience in developing modern aerospace technologies.

Responsibilities

• Direct airworthiness documentation review and action.
• Monitor systems performance including reliability and maintainability.
• Provide engineering support for Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Technical documentation

Stakeholder consultation

Military aircraft systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Job description

Overview

ADGA Group is a proudly Canadian-owned and operated defence and security technology company. Our core services include value-added program management, agile software engineering development, and integrated security solutions. As an industry partner to the Canadian Government and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for decades, ADGA is actively supporting ongoing and emerging requirements for operational readiness, reconstitution, and modernization.

For decades, we have recruited veterans to integrate their unique skillsets and highly specialized training into our workforce and work culture. At ADGA, we are united by our social purpose to create meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the CAF and RCMP, their families, and fellow citizens who share a passion to contribute to the security and well-being of Canadians.

ADGA’s social purpose empowers us to reinvest in our employees as well as to donate generously to veteran and military family causes in our community.

Join our team at ADGA, where we prioritize your success by fostering internal movement and growth in a safe, inclusive, and agile work environment. We offer a wide variety of career and developmental opportunities, including the option to work on different projects and technologies, on-the-job training, cross-training, access to business and technical online courses, and formal education subsidies.

Responsibilities

ADGA Group is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Aerospace Engineer with a background in the aviation industry who join our team and support a fleet of Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) with the Canadian Forces. (Army) This role is part of an existing multi-year DND contract.

• Directs the review and action airworthiness documentation.
• Directs the preparation, review and analysis of engineering change proposals, drawings, specifications, technical SOWs, contract demand requests, UCRs, etc.
• Monitors systems performance including reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Plans and directs product improvement of existing and new systems.
• Monitors, directs, and approves equipment reviews, improvement studies, modifications and miscellaneous projects.
• Plans, implements, monitors and improves maintenance program and issue special inspections.
• Reviews hardware and software design change proposals and technical bulletins.
• Provides technical guidance for test and evaluation of systems.
• Directs the investigation and analyses of systems failures and approves/recommends corrective action.
• Provides engineering and technical direction and guidance to Air Staff and units.
• Participates in systems working groups or transfer of technical information.
• Makes staff visits to provide technical liaison; and
• Visits domestic and foreign manufacturing and support facilities.

Qualifications

Must have a background in aviation industry. (in this role they participate in the maintenance of drones/unmanned aerial systems)

• Proof of Engineering bachelor’s degree in aerospace, software, computer, systems, electronic or a suitable engineering or technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Aerospace Engineer on Military aircraft systems (strong asset, to qualify for Senior level, must have this)
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the last 10 years in the preparation of technical airworthiness documents. (i.e., Technical Airworthiness Clearance Plan, Special Purpose Flight Permit, Airworthiness Risk Assessment, Statement of Operational Intent, Engineering Process Manual Supplement (PMS) experience.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in each of the following assessment areas:
  • Developing briefing notes and presentations to address engineering and technical issues pertaining to equipment.
  • Consulting 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.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the last 10 years in aerospace engineering in a minimum of 6 of the following assessment areas:
  • Direct and coordinate the design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft and aerospace products.
  • Evaluate designs to see that products meet engineering principles, customer requirements and environmental regulations.
  • Develop acceptance criteria for design methods, qualify standards, sustainment after delivery and completion dates.
  • Inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to identify sources of problems and workable solutions.
  • Experience in developing modern technologies in aerodynamic fluid flow, structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, robotics, and propulsion and combustion.
  • Experience in designing several types of aerospace products such as: commercial and military airplanes and helicopters, remotely piloted aircraft, and rotorcraft spacecraft, including launch vehicles and satellites and military missiles and rockets.

Additional Information

• Must be eligible or hold an existing Secret level clearance with PSPC/Federal Gov security clearance.
• Work location - tasks must be performed on client site in Gatineau. Full time 5 days per week.

Benefits

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).

Belong@ADGA

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.