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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Flight Control System Certification Specialist

Flight Dynamics & GNCUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university and at least 15 years of relevant experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of development and certification processes for safety-critical aeronautical systems.
  • Knowledge of certification regulations (TCCA/FAA/EASA Part 25) and associated means of compliance.
  • Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, including ARP4754, ARP4761, and DO-160/178/254/331.
  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to persuade others and find a way forward during complex discussions.
  • Proficiency in specifying, designing, integrating, testing, and certifying flight control systems and their components.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
  • Proficiency in English for frequent interactions with Airbus entities, suppliers, and clients worldwide.
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Design (MBD) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and their application to flight control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support certification of projects related to flight control systems.
  • Evaluate and approve internal or supplier designs by participating in solution development, design, manufacturing, integration, and verification processes.
  • Support specialists in defining technical approaches and making technical decisions.
  • Collaborate with other program functions and disciplines to exchange information needed to advance development and certification projects.
  • Lead development and integration of projects related to flight control systems.
  • Conduct complex technical investigations, analyze issues, and develop solutions.
  • Approve technical reports, including technical requirements documentation and requirements validation and verification.
  • Lead technical aspects of continued airworthiness concerning emerging issues that affect the system.
  • Support the after-sales department in managing complex in-service issues through in-depth root-cause investigations, corrective-action definition, troubleshooting procedures, and resolution decisions.
  • Help team members reach their full potential.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a DAD (Design Approval Designee) or DER (Designated Engineering Representative).
  • Participation in at least one full aircraft development cycle, from preliminary design to entry into service.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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