Quality Engineering Specialist

Aversan Inc. () is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. We deliver leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Quality Engineering Specialist.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll play a key role within integrated project teams to ensure compliance with internal quality processes and external standards such as AS9100 and DO-178C.
In this role, you’ll support both engineering development and full product lifecycle activities, with a focus on software airworthiness, quality compliance, and audit leadership. You’ll collaborate across engineering, project management, and customer teams to uphold the highest standards of quality and reliability in mission-critical systems.

Location: Ottawa, ON / Halifax, NS / Calgary, AB
Job Type: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-contract quality input, including estimating QA effort and contributing to proposal documentation.
• Develop and implement project-specific QA plans in alignment with AS9100, DO-178C, and customer requirements.
• Act as the quality lead on assigned projects, ensuring compliance across development and certification phases.
• Interface with the DND TAA, DERs, and customer quality representatives during audits and reviews.
• Conduct independent process and product audits, manage corrective actions, and verify closure.
• Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Material Review Boards (MRB), and design or configuration audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Product Support to embed quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Oversee formal testing (acceptance, qualification) and ensure compliance with approved test plans.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and report quality metrics, performance trends, and risks to leadership.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in engineering or software development, with at least 6 years in a quality assurance role.
• Strong working knowledge of DO-178C, AS9100, and airworthiness certification processes.
• A sound understanding of current engineering development / tools methodologies and standards.
• Proven ability to conduct internal audits, lead investigations, and lead cross-functional teams to resolution.
• Experience supporting software and systems development within a regulated aerospace or defense environment.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills; ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering Development processes.
• Membership in a professional quality body (e.g. ASQ) is an asset.
• Experience interfacing with government/defense QA authorities is an asset.
• Proficiency in DOORs is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of DO-254 is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• On-the-job training and skills development opportunities
• Hands-on project experience
• Mentorship from industry professionals
• Flexibility to gain experience in multiple industries

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