Safety Specialist - Spécialiste Système Sécurité Fiabilité

At Thales, our people create solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

From the bottom of the oceans to the depths of space, Thales experts innovate and constantly strive to push the limits of technology. By joining our team in Montreal, you participate in the development of innovations that propel tomorrow's aviation toward a greener and safer world. You will evolve with an international clientele at the cutting edge of technology within a team of passionate and stimulating experts who develop critical avionics solutions notably for the electric urban taxi markets. Being part of Thales means adopting a hybrid, friendly and dynamic work environment offering a great work/family balance, and based on human values dear to our team. You will also have access to a comprehensive program of targeted, diversified training meeting your career development aspirations within the Group established in many countries.

The Avionics office in Marie-Curie, Montreal is Thales Group’s Centre of Competence for business and regional jet flight control systems is located at our Montreal – Marie Curie office. The team designs and integrates avionics suites, fly-by-wire flight control systems, SATCOM systems and other innovative concepts for the regional and business aircraft markets.

Safety Specialist - Spécialiste Système Sécurité Fiabilité

Montreal, QC (Hybrid) Full Time

Job Summary

The safety and reliability specialist will be responsible for the safety and reliability activities of an avionics program related to the flight control system. They ensure that the system architecture and controllers meet the safety and certification objectives defined by the authorities (CS/FAR XX.1309, Part 21, Part 23). The incumbent will have to demonstrate to our various clients that the practices of ARP4754a/61 are met.

Essential Functions

• Safety and reliability assessment (PSSA / SSA, FMEA, FTA and CMA) of flight control systems and controllers (software and hardware) in accordance with ARP4754 / 61 practices

• Defines, negotiates, and shares safety and reliability objectives and methods with the rest of the team, clients, and partners.

• Prepares, presents, and defends the safety and reliability plan to our clients.

• Definition of architecture

o At the start of the project, participates in workshops on architecture choices

o Identifies and formalizes safety and reliability requirements through specification documents

• Participates in the validation of requirements and supports the verification process

• Provides expertise to other Thales entities as well as its partners

• Represents Thales in various international standardization committees such as (ASTM & EUROCAE)

• Performs safety and reliability evaluation of concepts defined during the research phase

• Evaluates safety and reliability activities during the bidding phase

• Presents and explains the reliability and safety aspect to an audience not initiated in safety and reliability aspects.

• Acts as an expert for safety and reliability aspects during reviews by the Thales incident committee

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience.

• Knowledge of aerospace standards

• Experience in the field of design and certification of embedded equipment and systems.

• Experience in the field of safety and reliability of embedded equipment and systems.

• Spoken and written English (capable of writing reports and communicating effectively)

• Able to interact effectively with clients and suppliers.

• Able to express ideas and popularize information, orally and in writing.

• Good team spirit.

• Effectively organize one's work autonomously

This position requires a good knowledge of English for drafting technical documents, interacting with, supporting, and/or providing services to international clients, employees, and/or partners as well as foreign government authorities who do not speak French.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on insurance (home, and auto).

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.

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