Systems Technical Lead
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Peterborough, ON K9H 0A1
Description:
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-151299
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
Job title
Systems Technical Lead
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The System Technical Lead oversees project planning, development, and certification of aerospace products, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves interfacing with customers and design teams, developing technical documentation, and leading engineering teams through all phases of product development, from concept to manufacturing readiness.
Candidate skills & requirements
Responsibilities:
Ensure systems engineering tasks align with Safran's engineering procedures.
Manage the certification process and generate relevant documentation, including ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160, and RAMS plans.
Perform Environmental and EMI/EMC (DO-160) requirement analysis and support qualification testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop designs and integrate subsystems.
Lead risk assessments, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
Plan and conduct technical reviews, audits, and testing activities.
Manage product development milestones and support existing programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience with embedded control systems, preferably in commercial aviation.
Proficiency in ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254 processes.
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, ReqView).
Strong knowledge of aerospace product development, configuration management, and quality assurance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong analytical and communication skills.
Eligible to meet CGP or ITAR requirements if needed
Job location
Job location
North America, Canada, Ontario, Peterborough
City (-ies)
2000 Fisher Dr, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6, Canada
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.
Reference number
2025-151299
Job details
Domain
Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile
Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
Job title
Systems Technical Lead
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The System Technical Lead oversees project planning, development, and certification of aerospace products, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role involves interfacing with customers and design teams, developing technical documentation, and leading engineering teams through all phases of product development, from concept to manufacturing readiness.
Candidate skills & requirements
Responsibilities:
Ensure systems engineering tasks align with Safran's engineering procedures.
Manage the certification process and generate relevant documentation, including ARP4754A, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160, and RAMS plans.
Perform Environmental and EMI/EMC (DO-160) requirement analysis and support qualification testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop designs and integrate subsystems.
Lead risk assessments, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
Plan and conduct technical reviews, audits, and testing activities.
Manage product development milestones and support existing programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience with embedded control systems, preferably in commercial aviation.
Proficiency in ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254 processes.
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, ReqView).
Strong knowledge of aerospace product development, configuration management, and quality assurance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and strong analytical and communication skills.
Eligible to meet CGP or ITAR requirements if needed
Job location
Job location
North America, Canada, Ontario, Peterborough
City (-ies)
2000 Fisher Dr, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6, Canada
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years