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Aircraft Escape Systems Engineer | Top Aces

Top AcesDublin, GB

30+ days ago

Job description

Technical and Engineering, Flight Engineer

Aircraft Escape Systems Engineer

Last updated : 3 weeks ago

Expires : 1 week from now Job Role : Technical and Engineering, Flight Engineer Type : Permanent Aircraft type : None Location : Europe, North America

Job description

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Join our team!

We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Escape System Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an Aircraft Escape System Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of escape systems for various types of aircraft. For the remainder of this document, Escape Systems is intended to encompass all of the systems dedicated to allowing an aircrew member to safety escape their aircraft in an emergency. This includes ejection seats, restraints, canopy removal systems, canopy fracturing systems, emergency oxygen systems, survival equipment containers, parachutes, and cartridge / pressure actuated devices (CADs / PADs).

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the safety and reliability of these systems. Your expertise will play a crucial role in protecting and saving lives in emergency situations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in aerospace engineering, with a focus on escape systems and a passion for aviation safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage the configuration of Top Aces Escape Systems
Gather, advise on, and issue specifications related to Top Aces escape systems and design changes to escape systems.
Manage design change certification projects to deliver escape system improvements to the fleet.
Manage contractors (issue RFQs, review proposals, track performance, assess deliverables) in order to complete design change projects concerning escape systems.
Conduct feasibility studies and analyze customer requirements to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
Create and / or review detailed engineering specifications, drawings, and documentation for escape system components and installations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, to integrate escape systems into aircraft design.
Review in service information to identify and report issues affecting the safety of Top Aces Escape Systems
Provide technical and propose operational risk mitigation and corrective action plans. Support risk assessment and risk management activities where escape systems are concerned.
Act as Subject Matter Expert concerning escape system and escape system component testing and certification. Write / Review test plans. Write / review reports. Where agreed with regulators, make findings of compliance.
Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure the availability of high-quality components and systems for production.
Support Fleet Management through the establishment and adaptation of Maintenance Schedules.
Support the manufacturing process by providing technical guidance, resolving engineering issues, and overseeing system integration.
Support the conduct of Aircrew Life Support Equipment suite modifications and introductions.
Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes related to aircraft escape systems.
Drafting escape system procedures

By joining Top Aces, you will find :

A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;

Opportunities for development and growth;

Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;

A flexible schedule;

Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

Requirements :

Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft escape systems, their concept of operation, their design and operation.

Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations, such as FAA, EASA, and MIL-STD.

Experience in conducting, authoring and issuing engineering analyses in the specialties appropriate to Escape Systems (Mechanical / Structural, Aerodynamic, Human Factors / Crew Systems and others) including risk assessments, structural, , and reliability predictions.

Have a working knowledge of aeromedical aspects related to escape systems including exposure to shock, acceleration, windblast, sound pressure, decompression / rarified atmosphere, and other elements pertinent to the survivability of a crew member in an ejection.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound engineering judgments.

Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical information.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Prior experience in the aerospace industry, specifically in the design, sustainment, modification, and / or implementation of aircraft escape systems, is highly desirable.

Security Clearance Requirements / CGP / ITAR :

Position requires Level 2 Clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program

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