Engineer VI

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies seeks a senior engineer liaison for initial and continuing airworthiness responsibilities. The role requires leading technical objectives, coordinating with Weapon System Manager and engineering staff, and guiding solution deployment with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

We expect extensive engineering experience in aviation airworthiness programs, strong communication, and ability to work with management and external partners.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science or a related technical field and 13+ years of progressively complex engineering experience.
• Masters or PhD is desirable.
• Experience in aviation airworthiness programs including design approval and continuing airworthiness is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site representation to customer Weapon System Manager to advance airworthiness responsibilities.
• Determine technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced engineering problems.
• Represent the organization as a prime technical contact within an engineering team for projects.
• Lead or advise on projects and guide staff as needed.
• Plan and guide development/deployment of engineering solutions including documentation, testing, and compliance.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace engineering leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or related technical field

Masters or PhD desirable

Job description

This position serves as the primary liaison between GA-ASI Senior Design Engineer and customer Weapon System Manager within the Contractor Management Office for the execution of Initial and Continuing Airworthiness responsibilities. With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives for the review, research, design, development, and/or solution to advanced technical engineering problem(s). May function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to experienced professional staff. Formulates plans, typically long term, for solution(s) development, documentation, and deployment, as well as meeting various compliance, reporting, and safety standards. Evaluates the integration of the engineering solution within the overall engineering environment; and ensures that appropriate documentation, testing, maintenance, and engineering updates are completed. Communicates with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the solution development cycle, represents the company as a prime technical contact on contracts and/or projects, interacts with senior external personnel on technical matters requiring coordination between the organizations, and participates in the development of new or expansion of existing business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Provide on-site company representation to customer technical Weapon System Manager organization in the furtherance of initial and continuing airworthiness responsibilities of the MQ-98 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Acceptable Technical Organization
• Determine technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
• Represent the organization as a prime technical contact within an engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
• May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
• Formulate plans and guide the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
• Plan and coordinate the maintenance of engineering solutions including documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
• Plan for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
• Participate in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Base salary 145,000 - 190,000 Canadian Dollar; Position is bonus eligible.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in engineering, science or a related technical field as well as thirteen or more years of progressively complex engineering experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.Masters or PhD is desirable
• Demonstrate extensive technical expertise and application of program management principles, concepts, and practice as well as comprehensive program management and leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Experience supporting aviation airworthiness programs, including design approval,
  continuing airworthiness, configuration management, technical investigations,
  engineering disposition and certification activities. Previous service as an Aerospace
  Engineering Officer (AERE), Weapon System Manager (WSM), Fleet Engineering Officer,
  Senior Design Engineer, Airworthiness Manager, or equivalent aerospace engineering
  leadership position is highly desirable.
• Must be able to develop solutions to complex problems that require coordination of technologies across program requirements.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work flexiblehours and travel as required.
• Must be a Canadian national
• Proficient in English, French is desirable
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance