Product Compliance Specialist

Ottawa ON On-site

Position Overview

The Product Compliance Specialist is responsible for planning coordinating and executing certification activities for Calians aviation GNSS antenna products. This role will lead the certification strategy and compliance process for FAA approval of airborne GNSS antenna systems including qualification to RTCA DO-160 and other applicable aviation standards.

Working closely with product development systems engineering industrialization and core engineering teams the product compliance specialist ensures certification requirements are incorporated throughout the product lifecycle from initial requirements definition through testing regulatory approval product release and ongoing compliance management. The position serves as the primary interface with certification authorities designated engineering representatives (DERs) test laboratories customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities


TheProduct Compliance Specialist leads all activities required to obtain and maintain aviation certification approvals while ensuring efficient execution of certification programs.

Certification Strategy and Planning

• Develop certification roadmaps for airborne GNSS antenna and navigation products.

• Establish certification plans schedules budgets and resource requirements.

• Identify applicable regulations standards and guidance documents.

• Define certification basis and compliance strategies for new aviation products.

• Ensure certification requirements are integrated into product development programs from project inception.

Regulatory Compliance Management

• Lead compliance activities for FAA Transport Canada EASA and other regulatory authorities as required.

• Manage qualification programs to RTCA DO-160 and other relevant aviation standards.

• Coordinate certification reviews audits and regulatory interactions.

• Maintain certification records compliance matrices and technical documentation.

• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impacts on existing and future products.

Test and Certification Execution

• Plan and oversee environmental electromagnetic mechanical and performance qualification testing.

• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external accredited test laboratories.

• Review test procedures test reports and compliance evidence packages.

• Manage certification issue resolution and corrective actions.

• Ensure traceability between requirements verification activities and certification artifacts.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with Product Development RF & Antenna Systems Research & Technology Industrialization and Core Engineering teams.

• Provide certification guidance during product architecture design reviews and trade studies.

• Support risk assessments related to certification and product compliance.

• Drive resolution of technical and compliance issues affecting certification schedules.

Customer and Business Support

• Support customer discussions involving certification and regulatory compliance.

• Assist business development and sales teams with certification-related proposals and customer requirements.

• Participate in customer audits technical reviews and certification presentations.

• Help develop certification strategies for customized aviation products and programs.

Continuous Improvement

• Establish and improve internal certification processes procedures and best practices.

• Develop certification templates compliance documentation standards and lessons learned databases.

• Promote compliance awareness and certification readiness across engineering organizations.

• Mentor engineering teams on aviation certification requirements and certification-by-design methodologies.

Qualifications

The successful candidate combines deep aviation certification expertise with strong technical leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Masters degree is considered an asset.

Experience

• 6 years of experience in aerospace certification avionics airborne systems aviation product development or related regulatory compliance environments.

• Proven experience managing FAA Transport Canada EASA or equivalent certification programs.

• Experience leading qualification programs to RTCA DO-160.

• Experience working with airborne navigation GNSS avionics antennas communications surveillance or aerospace systems.

• Experience leading or supporting certification activities for commercial or military aerospace products.

• Experience coordinating external test laboratories certification consultants and regulatory authorities.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of FAA certification processes and regulatory frameworks.

• Working knowledge of RTCA DO-160 environmental qualification requirements.

• Familiarity with standards such as:

• TSO processes and approvals

• AC guidance material

• DO-178C

• DO-254

• ARP4754A

• ARP4761

• FAA and EASA certification procedures

• Understanding of RF systems GNSS technology antennas avionics and aircraft integration considerations.

• Familiarity with quality management systems and configuration management processes.

Leadership and Communication

• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

• Strong ability to communicate with engineering teams executives customers and certification authorities.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Strong technical writing and documentation capabilities.

• Effective presentation and negotiation skills.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with antenna certification for aviation or airborne applications is considered an asset.

• Experience with GNSS avionics airborne systems aerospace electronics or communications systems is considered an asset.

Compensation

$110000-$140000

Vacancy

We have 1 available position.

Job Title:Product Compliance Specialist

Requisition Number: 2614