Airworthiness Engineer in Ottawa

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons. Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa

Organizational Unit: Aerospace

Classification: RCO

Tenure: Continuing

Language Requirements: English

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position may be eligible for a limited hybrid work arrangement (combination of working onsite and telework).

The role involves supporting aircraft modifications and research integrations across the Flight Research Laboratory (FRL) fleet, including newly introduced platforms such as the Global 6500. The incumbent will use their engineering expertise to provide advice on safety and risks associated with design, development, and installation of equipment and any accompanying aircraft modifications required for flight research projects. They will serve as an in-house resource during project development to identify and communicate airworthiness issues to other support personnel, ensuring that proposed aircraft installations meet NRC/FRL and Transport Canada airworthiness requirements.

Screening criteria:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in aeronautical or mechanical engineering; Successful completion of the Transport Canada Aircraft Certification Specialty Course, or equivalent. A Master’s degree in a related field would be considered an asset.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of aircraft modification-related engineering experience supporting major modification design for experimental installations, special-mission, or research-integration programs; Experience providing technical advice and recommendations to management and/or clients on engineering-related issues; Significant experience in the certification of aeronautical products or modifications to aeronautical products in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations; Experience managing complex technical projects involving multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment.

Assets:

• Experience identifying and advising on airworthiness or certification challenges for new or non-standard technologies;
• Experience working with transport category (FAR 25/CAR 525) aircraft;
• Qualifications equivalent to a Transport Canada Design Approval Representative.

Condition of employment:

• Secret clearance: A thorough security clearance process will be applied. Verification of background information over a period of 10 years is required. Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable the security screening process.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) from the Ottawa Airport Pass Control Office;
• This position requires work to be performed on and around aircraft, and candidates must be physically able to perform the duties of this position, including working from elevated platforms, lifting moderate weights, and wearing personal protective equipment.
• Eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO);
• Ability to fly as a member of FRL aircraft crew;
• Domestic and international travel will be required, with the possibility of extended stays.

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests.

Assessment criteria:

• Technical competencies: Knowledge in one or more of aerospace structures/stress/loads, powerplant & emissions, hydro-mechanical systems, occupant safety & environmental systems, and/or aircraft integration & safety assessment; Extensive knowledge of the Canadian Aviation regulatory system, including Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and design standards; familiarity with airworthiness approaches for flight-test and experimental aircraft configurations; Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams through all phases of aircraft modification or integration projects; Knowledge of project management concepts and principles.

Behavioural competencies:

• Technology extension - Results orientation (Level 3)
• Technology extension - Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 3)
• Technology extension - Teamwork (Level 3)
• Technology extension - Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology extension - Communication (Level 3)
• Research - Continuous professional learning (Level 2)

Compensation: The intent of this hiring action is to staff this position at the RCO-3/RCO-4 level, which is a mid-career level position with a salary range of $119,688 to $168,192. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes: Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives. A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times. We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.