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This role provides technical leadership, mentors intermediate and junior engineers, and works closely with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project execution and certification.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to intermediate and junior engineers, supporting their professional development and the successful completion of assigned engineering activities.\nLead the implementation of type design and manufacturing process changes to improve the quality, safety, reliability, and performance of Diamond Aircraft's aeronautical products.\nReview Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and determine the classification of type design changes.\nDevelop certification plans for changes to existing type designs and new aeronautical products.\nPrepare and review test plans, engineering analyses, design reviews, technical reports, and other substantiating documentation.\nDesign and review flight test change orders, including modifications to test aircraft and the installation of flight test equipment.\nLead and participate in ground and flight testing, perform post-test analyses, and prepare and review test reports.\nPrepare and review compliance reports demonstrating compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations.\nDevelop and review engineering, material, and process specifications.\nCoordinate with Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), delegates, and other regulatory authorities throughout the certification process, as required.\nSupport Continuing Airworthiness activities, including the review of technical publications and the investigation of occurrences and service difficulties.\nParticipate in research and development activities supporting new aircraft programs and product improvements.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nExperience:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering in a discipline relevant to the position. \nMinimum eight (8) years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.\nWorking knowledge of Transport Canada Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapter 523 certification requirements.\nExperience implementing changes to the type design of aeronautical products.\nExperience with CATIA V5, AutoCAD/DraftSight, and Solid Edge.\nStrong analytical and technical report writing skills.\n\nPreferred:\nPrevious or current engineering delegation with a civil aviation authority. \nProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.\nAcademic Requirements:\nBachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position\n\nEngineering Specialties:\nStructures: Airframe and systems stress analysis, aircraft loads, dynamics and flutter, materials and processes.\nMechanical: Mechanical systems, powerplant, fuel systems, and environmental control systems.\nAvionics and Electrical: Aircraft electrical and avionics systems, lightning effects protection, HIRF, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).\n\nWhether your expertise is in Structures, Mechanical, or Avionics & Electrical Engineering, we'd love to hear from you. 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