Research Officer, Aircraft Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

Priority will be given to the following designated employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.
 

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. 

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

City: Ottawa 

Organizational Unit: Aerospace 

Classification: RO 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: English

Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified. 

Note:  This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied to this requisition, there is no need to re-apply.

Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Research Officer, to join the Flight Research Laboratory (FRL) within the Aerospace Research Centre. The successful Research Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

The Aerospace Research Centre is expanding its research and development capabilities in aviation battery systems in support of sustainable aviation through the Low Emission Aviation Program (LEAP), including battery-electric storage systems, high-voltage aircraft systems, hydrogen electric systems and hybrid electric propulsion systems. This expansion will allow the incumbent Research Officer to lead research projects in this area by working with an interdisciplinary team and exploiting and further developing world-class research facilities.

These facilities include our recently electrified Cessna 337 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Testbed (HEAT) which has been flying since 2022, the new Hybrid-Electric Research Outfit (HERO) facility, and a major hydrogen and battery electric flight demonstrator that is currently in development. Activities include participating in research and development projects, development of proposals for new research initiatives, project management, and providing research and technical services to NRC clients. The Research Officer also provides input into the overall direction and research priorities in sustainable aviation systems as well as in facilities, which enable such activities.  

The incumbent will be responsible for performing research and development of systems for sustainable aviation, and building strong engagement with internal and external stakeholders.  

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate interested in working within a fast-growing research & business environment.  

To know more about the NRC, please click on the following link: https://nrc.canada.ca/en

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Undergraduate engineering degree in a field applicable to sustainable aviation (such as electrical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering).

AND

A Master's or PhD degree in an engineering field related to sustainable aviation (such as electrical engineering, systems engineering, chemical engineering, or aerospace engineering).  
 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

• Experience in research, design, development, implementation or performance testing of Lithium-Ion Batteries, including one or more of:
  • Their utilization in electric vehicles;
  • Cells or cell assemblies (modules, stacks);
  • Battery management systems;
  • Battery thermal management;
  • Battery safety systems;
  • Performance modeling, testing.

And/or

• Experience in Electric Systems research, design or applications relevant to the aircraft scale including one or more of:
  • Electric system design, development, test;
  • High-voltage (>800V) systems;
  • Electric vehicles;
  • Aircraft electrical systems;
  • Aircraft instrumentation;
  • Electrical power and distribution systems.

• Experience in the full spectrum of research activities including identification of requirements, proposal writing, project management, client/stakeholder interaction, data production and analysis, and reporting through written documentation, presentations and publishing.

 Reliability Status

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Knowledge of lithium ion battery cells, battery assemblies and battery management systems and their integration into vehicles or systems;
• Knowledge of design, development, or performance testing of electrical systems or high voltage systems; and
• Knowledge and application of the safety requirements relating to aircraft, electric aircraft systems or electric vehicles.

Assets:

• Knowledge of thermal management as it applies to batteries, battery systems and electric components;
• Knowledge of operating in a research environment;
• Knowledge of flight research;
• Knowledge relating to modifying aircraft; and
• Knowledge relating to aircraft certification.

• Research - Results orientation (Level 2)
• Research - Creative thinking (Level 2)
• Research - Initiative (Level 1)
• Research - Communication (Level 1)
• Research - Teamwork (Level 1)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research

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This position is classified as a Research Officer (RO), a group that is unique to the NRC. Candidates are remunerated based on their expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level. The salary scale for this group is vast, from $62,071 to $175,466 per annum, which permits for employees of all levels from new graduates to world renowned experts to be fairly compensated for their contributions.

NOTE: Please note that the full RO/RCO salary scale has five levels. Salary determination will be based on a review of the candidate’s expertise, outcomes and impacts of their previous work experience relative to the requirements of the level.  As such, the initial salary could be within another level of the RO/RCO salary scale (i.e. above or below the intended level for this position).

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• ​A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (17929) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 438-455-5335 

Closing Date: 2 April 2024 - 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.