Systems Technical Lead

Safran Electronics & Defense; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a System Technical Lead in Peterborough, Ontario. This role involves overseeing the project planning and development of aerospace products, ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, the position is crucial for managing certification processes and ensuring successful product development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with embedded control systems, preferably in commercial aviation.
• Proficiency in ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace product development, configuration management, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, development, and certification of aerospace products.
• Manage the certification process and generate relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop designs and integrate subsystems.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

ReqView

Job description

The System Technical Lead oversees project planning, development, and certification of aerospace products, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves interfacing with customers and design teams, developing technical documentation, and leading engineering teams through all phases of product development, from concept to manufacturing readiness.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities :

Ensure systems engineering tasks align with Safran's engineering procedures.

Manage the certification process and generate relevant documentation, including ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160, and RAMS plans.

Perform Environmental and EMI / EMC (DO-160) requirement analysis and support qualification testing.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop designs and integrate subsystems.

Lead risk assessments, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.

Plan and conduct technical reviews, audits, and testing activities.

Manage product development milestones and support existing programs.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

10+ years of experience with embedded control systems, preferably in commercial aviation.

Proficiency in ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254 processes.

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, ReqView).

Strong knowledge of aerospace product development, configuration management, and quality assurance.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong analytical and communication skills.

Eligible to meet CGP or ITAR requirements if needed

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments : on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions : observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

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Technical Lead • Peterborough, Ontario, Canada