From prototype to proof
Senior P.Eng. support for integration, test readiness, and audit-ready verification—so you ship with confidence.
P.Eng. • Victoria, BC • Remote + on-site • Aerospace • Marine • Industrial • Energy
Response in 1–2 business days. NDA-friendly
Audit-ready deliverables • Fixed/milestone pricing • NDA-friendly • COI available • Remote + on-site • Safety-first
How we measure success
Test pass rate ↑
Retest cycles ↓
Time-to-acceptance ↓
Defects / NCRs ↓
Availability / MTBF ↑
$ saved / payback ↓
Core Services
Fractional P.Eng. / Fractional Chief Engineer
Senior engineering leadership without adding headcount.
Ideal for startups/SMEs who need a senior engineer to drive decisions and execution.
You get:
Requirements + traceability discipline (RTM/decision log)
Risk + verification strategy (FMEA, V&V plan, delivery gates)
Technical reviews, supplier oversight, and weekly leadership cadence
From $2,800/month.
Test Readiness Review (TRR) Sprint
Catch gaps before you burn a test window.
Pre-test review to prevent expensive failures, retests, and schedule slips.
You get:
Review of test plan, procedures, hazards, and acceptance criteria
Instrumentation + data-quality check (what you’ll trust / what you won’t)
TRR pack: findings, action list, and go/no-go readiness memo
From $3,500.
V&V Documentation Sprint
Audit-ready verification + traceability—fast.
Build or clean up your V&V pack so acceptance is defensible.
You get:
RTM + V&V plan aligned to requirements
Evidence matrix + procedure list + gap closure plan
Compliance-ready packaging + document control structure
From $6,500.
FMEA/FMECA Mini Engagement
Practical risk reduction with clear mitigations.
Top failure modes, ranked actions, owners, and timelines—built to drive real decisions.
From $4,500.
Emergency RCFA (72-hour turnaround)
Rapid containment + evidence-driven root-cause direction.
Stabilize operations, identify likely causes, define corrective actions, and a follow-up validation plan.
From $2,500 (availability-based).
Additional Services Available on Request
The following services are available for qualified projects. Contact us to discuss fit and scope:
Systems Engineering Lead — Requirements, interfaces, risks, verification backbone for complex hardware projects (6–12 weeks)
Rapid Integration & Validation — Subsystem integration with ICDs, V&V execution, evidence pack (4–8 weeks)
Reliability & Energy Audit — Performance baseline + ROI-ranked fixes for plants/utilities (2–4 weeks)
Test & Measurement Campaign — Instrumentation strategy, data collection, performance analysis (1–3 weeks)
Drone Inspection + Engineering Report — RPAS aerial inspection with defect mapping and risk-ranked recommendations (3–5 days)
Need something else? Systems engineering, integration, reliability audits, and test campaigns — available on request.
What I’m brought in for
Requirements & Interfaces
Make complex hardware controllable.
Requirements, ICDs, traceability, risk, and change control—so integration doesn’t drift.
Requirements set + RTM
ICDs / interface ownership
Risk register + change control
Verification, Test & TRR
Prevent failed tests and wasted test windows.
Test plans, procedures, instrumentation checks, hazards, acceptance criteria.
TRR facilitation + readiness memo
Instrumentation + data quality review
Test procedure gaps + action list
V&V Documentation & Compliance
Audit-ready verification evidence—fast.
Build or clean up the V&V pack so acceptance is defensible.
V&V plan + verification strategy
Evidence matrix + procedure list
Compliance-ready packaging / doc control
Integration & Bring-Up
Turn “parts exist” into “system works.”
Hands-on integration planning, checklists, and validation to get to working hardware.
Integration plan + bring-up checklist
Interface actions + NCR support
Validation checks + evidence pack
Reliability, Risk & Root Cause
Reduce risk with decisions you can act on.
FMEA/FMECA, RCFA, corrective actions, and follow-up validation.
FMEA/FMECA workshop + mitigations
RCFA hypothesis tree + containment
Corrective action plan + validation plan
Delivery & Vendor Coordination
Keep delivery moving under real constraints.
Schedules, dependencies, suppliers, acceptance gates, and stakeholder comms.
Delivery gating + technical reviews
Supplier audits / coordination
Decision log + executive updates
Need something adjacent? If it’s rigorous and hands-on—testing, integration, compliance, or reliability—I can usually help.
What you actually get
Fractional Chief Engineer Pack: decision log, priority roadmap, weekly engineering cadence, exec update—so leadership decisions stay defensible and delivery stays unblocked.
TRR (Test Readiness) Pack: TRR checklist, procedure review, instrumentation/data-quality check, hazards + acceptance gates, readiness memo + action list—so you don’t waste a test window.
V&V Documentation Pack: RTM, V&V plan, verification procedure list, evidence matrix, compliance memo, doc-control structure—so acceptance/audit is clean and fast.
Interface Control Pack: ICD(s), interface action list, ownership/RACI, change-control rules—so integration doesn’t drift.
FMEA/FMECA Pack: top failure modes, severity/occurrence/detection rationale, ranked mitigations with owners/dates—so risk turns into actions.
RCFA Pack (Emergency): hypothesis tree, containment actions, likely root cause(s), corrective action plan + validation plan—so operations stabilize quickly.
Test & Measurement Pack: instrumentation plan + channel list, test procedure, plots + conclusions—so data drives the next decision.
Experience
About Joachim Agou, P.Eng.
I help hardware and industrial teams ship confidently by bringing aerospace-grade discipline to requirements, testing, and verification—without the overhead of a large consultancy.
My work sits at the pressure points: integration, test readiness, audit-ready documentation, and failure recovery. The result: fewer surprises, faster acceptance, and decisions you can defend.
P.Eng. (Canada) • NDA-friendly • Insured • Remote or on-site • Based in Victoria, BC
Highlights:
Licensed Professional Engineer (Canada)
Systems engineering + V&V (requirements, ICDs, traceability, acceptance gates)
Test planning + execution support (procedures, instrumentation, data quality, reporting)
Risk + reliability (FMEA/FMECA, root cause, CAPA, corrective action validation)
Delivery support (supplier coordination, change control, readiness reviews)
Selected work (examples)
Led or supported test campaigns (planning → procedure → data → report) in regulated environments
Built audit-ready V&V packs (RTM, evidence matrices, compliance memos) under tight timelines
Delivered root cause + corrective actions to stabilize operations and prevent repeats
How we work
Align: scope, constraints, KPIs, acceptance criteria
Plan: verification strategy + schedule + risk controls
Execute: integration/testing, analysis, documentation
Prove: report, evidence pack, sign-off + next steps
Weekly cadence. Remote-first; on-site as needed.
Industries & Use Cases
Hands-on support for teams shipping hardware, running tests, or stabilizing operations—across regulated and industrial environments.
Aerospace, UAV & Defense
Prototype-to-acceptance support for flight/ground hardware.
Certification readiness: RTM + V&V plan + evidence pack aligned to acceptance criteria
Pre-test gating (TRR): procedures, hazards, instrumentation, pass/fail gates—before you burn a test window
Integration & bring-up: ICDs, interface closure, checklists, NCR disposition support
Environmental/functional testing support: planning → execution support → data → report
Supplier deliverables review: SOWs, test reports, compliance evidence, readiness memos
Acceptance & supplier audit support: deliverable review, compliance evidence, sign-off packaging
Typical start: TRR Sprint or V&V Documentation Sprint
Marine, Shipyards & Ports
Retrofits, reliability, and integration in real-world conditions.
Retrofit integration: interface control + acceptance gates for new subsystems on existing platforms
Failure response: rapid RCFA to stabilize operations and prevent repeats
Reliability improvements: chronic failures, downtime drivers, corrective actions + validation plan
Hard-to-reach inspections: structured inspection plan, findings, and prioritized next steps
Vendor coordination: technical reviews, change control, acceptance documentation
Port/terminal assets: reliability issues, retrofit integration, acceptance documentation
Typical start: Fractional Chief Engineer or Emergency RCFA (72h)
Industrial, Energy & Manufacturing
Uptime, throughput, and defensible decisions—without chaos.
Uptime & throughput: bottleneck identification, repeat-failure reduction, corrective actions + validation
Test & measurement: instrumentation plan + channel list, test procedure, decision-ready plots/report
Audit-ready documentation: procedures, evidence matrices, sign-off packages for acceptance
Risk reduction: FMEA/FMECA with ranked mitigations, owners, and timelines
Fieldwork + analysis: structured data capture, root cause direction, ROI-ranked fixes
Automation & production equipment: RCFA/CAPA, repeat-failure reduction, test & measurement for process control
Typical start: Fractional Chief Engineer or V&V Documentation Sprint
Also: cleantech (batteries/fuel cells), robotics/autonomy, and utilities/infrastructure projects.
Not sure where you fit? Describe your situation and I’ll recommend the best entry offer (Fractional / TRR / V&V Sprint).
FAQs
Where do you work?
Based in Victoria, BC. Remote-first, with on-site work available by arrangement across BC and Canada.
What types of clients do you work with?
Hardware and industrial teams—startups through established organizations—who need help with integration, test readiness, verification evidence, reliability, or failure recovery.
What’s the fastest way to start?
Send a short description of the problem, what “done” looks like, and any deadlines. I’ll propose a scope, timeline, and price range within 1–2 business days.
Do you offer fixed-price or day-rate?
Both. Most engagements are fixed-scope/fixed-fee (preferred). For uncertain scope, we use a capped day-rate with written checkpoints.
What are your minimums?
TRR Sprint: from $3.5k
V&V Documentation Sprint: from $6.5k
Fractional Chief Engineer: from $2.8k/month (monthly minimum)
Larger integration work typically starts at $18k+ (scope-dependent)
What are your payment terms?
Projects: 50% to reserve, 25% mid-point, 25% on delivery (Net 15).
Retainers: prepaid monthly.
What’s a typical timeline?
TRR Sprint: 5–10 business days
V&V Documentation Sprint: 10–20 business days (depends on inputs)
Fractional support: 30-day minimum, typically 3–6 months
Integration work: often 4–8 weeks depending on maturity and access
How do change orders work?
Material scope changes are quoted as add-ons or billed at $200–$240/hr, only with written approval.
Who owns the IP and data?
You own deliverables produced under the SOW. Joa Aero Engineering retains pre-existing methods, templates, and know-how (background IP). NDAs are welcome.
Can you stamp engineering documents?
P.Eng. stamping is available where applicable and permitted under the relevant provincial regulations and scope of practice.
Are you insured / safe for on-site work?
Yes. EHS-compliant. WorkSafeBC registered. Commercial General Liability + Professional Liability. COI available on request.
Do you work with export-controlled or defense programs?
Case-by-case. The client confirms classification and provides required authorizations/permits. I’ll confirm constraints up front before starting.
Do you do drone inspections?
Yes—Transport Canada–compliant UAV operations, with engineering-style findings (defect map, risk ranking, and prioritized next actions).
What do you need from us to be effective?
Access to the current specs/requirements (even if messy), test plans/procedures (if applicable), stakeholders for quick interviews, and clarity on acceptance criteria or decision points.
What does “success” look like in your engagements?
One of these outcomes:
- test window is protected (TRR issues closed before execution)
- acceptance is defensible (V&V evidence pack is complete and traceable)
- repeat failures stop (root cause + corrective actions validated)
- delivery is controlled (interfaces owned, risks tracked, decisions documented)
What are your service levels (retainers)?
Business-hours response within 24 hours. Optional on-call add-on available (4-hour blocks; faster response by arrangement).
What’s your cancellation / rescheduling policy?
If cancelled ≥10 business days before start: full deposit refund.
If cancelled <10 business days: 25% scheduling fee.
In-progress work: billed for actuals plus 15% (admin/transition).
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