Spécialiste principal(e), systèmes de contrôle / Senior Control Systems Specialist

RTX•Mississauga, ON

5d•$78,000 - $122,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Control Systems Specialist will be responsible to design, validate and certify the engine control systems for gas turbine engines, including new centrelines, derivative legacy engines, and hybrid/new technology demonstrators. The successful incumbent will develop system level requirements for engine controls. During the engine/aircraft concept phase, he/she will work with aircraft manufacturers to develop control system functionality. He/she will work with an integrated product team (Performance, Operability, System Safety, Design disciplines, Customer Support, etc.) to match control system functionality against the engine and aircraft requirements. The successful incumbent will understand power plant dynamics and DO-178C process as they prepare the evidence to support the engine type certificate. He/She will also work closely with suppliers to verify software, and review data for control system tests performed on simulations, engine and aircraft, and investigate field events. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Mississauga or Longueuil and performed exclusively on-site.

Requirements

A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace); combined with 5 to 15 years experience in control systems engineering.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in gas turbine control systems as well as knowledge of dual channel FADEC would be considered an asset.
An understanding of DO-178C and ARP4754 is considered desirable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with aircraft manufacturers and cross-functional internal teams to define, design, and implement control system requirements
Understand system level impact of design choices while working across Integrated Product Teams, including Performance, Operability, System Safety and Customer Support etc.
Partner with P&WC software design department and external software suppliers to ensure that system requirements are interpreted and implemented as intended
Define and execute test plans on simulators/closed loop benches, Test Cells, and experimental flight test aircraft to validate system behavior
Support customer flight test activity
Review and interpret test data from validation activities while isolating root causes and driving technical solutions
Generate top-level certification reports for submittal to national and foreign airworthiness certification authorities.
Engage in continuous improvement to organizational processes based on lessons learned.
Provide technical support to P&WC’s manufacturing sector to ensure smooth transition of new products into production.
Provide technical support to P&WC’s aftermarket sector to resolve field issues.