Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering; Mechanical

Senior Analyst, Mechanical Systems Engineering

Location:

Mirabel, QC

Schedule:

Day Shift

The candidate will work in the Mechanical Systems group for the military CF-18 and CT114 Programs, leading mechanical systems and structures modification design, test, and certification to ensure continued airworthiness of the CF-18 fleet.

• Address maintenance snags and analyze them relative to design data, in‑service experience, and system safety.
• Provide technical support and engineering disposition to restore structural integrity and system performance of damaged structures/systems per military, civil, or corporate standards.
• Develop and review mechanical system modifications, installation work instructions, procedures, and recommendations.
• Identify discrepancies in drawings before release and implement corrective actions.
• Validate subsystem/equipment performance to specification via test.
• Participate in integration tests and develop test scripts.
• Coordinate cross‑functional requirements communication and optimization.
• Obtain regulatory approval for modifications/repairs on aircraft mechanical systems/components.
• Evaluate reliability impact of design changes per ARP
  4761 and/or MIL‑STD‑882E.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis to identify corrective actions for system safety and airworthiness degradations.
• Facilitate continuous improvement by recommending and implementing reliability plans.
• Develop action plans to respond quickly to unanticipated events and anticipate potential problems.
• Monitor and communicate project status and significant developments.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Ensure all work meets quality requirements and improve daily processes.
• Act as a mentor for junior level engineers.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aeronautics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Aviation Mechanical Systems Engineering or equivalent.
• Superior knowledge of aircraft systems such as Fuel, Hydraulic, Ventilation, Equipment Cooling, Fire/Smoke detection, Oxygen, Bleed Air.
• Strong technical writing skills in English.
• Experience with MS Office; knowledge of RELEX/Windchill, Cameo No Magic is an asset.
• CAD experience, preferably CATIA.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 15288:2008 is a major asset.
• Knowledge of MBSE SysML is a major asset.
• Strong communication skills.

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program.
• Must hold a Canadian Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance.
• Must meet U.S. ITAR requirements.

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Harris is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic. The company maintains a drug‑free workplace, conducts pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing, and performs background checks in accordance with applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities will receive accommodation to enable successful employment.