Engineering Professional Senior, Mechanical Engineering, Experimental Design

Bombardier; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier seeks an experienced wind tunnel engineer to join the Experimental Engineering team in Quebec. You will design, fabricate, and validate wind tunnel models for stability, high-speed, and high-lift programs, coordinating with aerodynamics, testing, and manufacturing teams.

You will integrate instrumentation, perform structural analyses, manage schedules and budgets, and present technical recommendations to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of wind tunnel model design experience across Stability & Control, Takeoff & Landing Performance (High-Lift), and High-Speed campaigns.
• Eligibility to obtain access under the Canadian CGP.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX for complex mechanical design and 3D modeling.
• Solid knowledge of aerodynamic principles and wind tunnel instrumentation.
• Experience managing complex projects with planning, budgets, and risk management.
• Excellent communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Join the Experimental Engineering team to design, fabricate, and validate wind tunnel models.
• Design wind tunnel models for Stability & Control, High-Lift, and High-Speed tests.
• Integrate instrumentation systems (balances, sensors, strain gauges, data acquisition).
• Perform preliminary structural analyses to ensure integrity under aerodynamic loads.
• Coordinate design, manufacturing, assembly, and validation with teams and suppliers.
• Plan schedules and budgets, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Interpret customer requirements and develop robust engineering solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Bilingual French/English

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Join the Experimental Engineering team responsible for the development, fabrication, and validation of wind tunnel models supporting Bombardier aircraft development programs.
• Design and develop wind tunnel models that meet the requirements of aerodynamic test programs in Stability & Control (Low-Speed), Takeoff and Landing Performance (High-Lift), and High-Speed testing.
• Integrate specialized instrumentation systems, including internal balances, pressure sensors, strain gauges, and data acquisition systems.
• Perform preliminary structural analyses to ensure the mechanical integrity and dimensional accuracy of models subjected to significant aerodynamic loads.
• Coordinate design, manufacturing, assembly, and validation activities with aerodynamics, testing, instrumentation, manufacturing teams, and external suppliers.
• In addition to wind tunnel model design activities, design mechanical installations for experimental systems, including flight test aircraft, structural test rigs, and systems test benches, supporting aircraft development, in-service support, and Defense programs.
• Plan, monitor, and control design schedules and budgets by identifying critical risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies for projects under your responsibility.
• Interpret customer technical requirements and develop robust engineering solutions that meet design objectives while optimizing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, act as a technical leader, influence stakeholders, build strong working relationships, and actively contribute to team development.
• Ensure successful project execution through close collaboration with the Experimental Workshop, while actively supporting fabrication, assembly, and installation activities.
• Effectively manage priorities in a complex environment and confidently present technical solutions and recommendations to management.
• Contribute to the development of future Bombardier aircraft programs by supporting the experimental validation of innovative technologies and the continuous enhancement of aerodynamic performance across our platforms.

How to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience in wind tunnel model design, including direct participation in Stability & Control, Takeoff and Landing Performance (High-Lift), and High-Speed wind tunnel test campaigns.
• Eligibility to obtain access under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
• Strong proficiency with CATIA V5 and/or Siemens NX for complex mechanical design, 3D modeling, and technical documentation.
• Solid knowledge of aerodynamic principles as applied to wind tunnel testing.
• Excellent understanding of wind tunnel instrumentation, including internal aerodynamic balances, pressure sensors, strain gauges, data acquisition systems, and specialized instrumentation used during wind tunnel test campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of structures, materials, and standard components used in the aerospace and industrial sectors; experience designing machined parts, welded assemblies, and sheet metal components, as well as knowledge of instrumentation systems.
• Excellent understanding of aerospace technical and regulatory requirements, with demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving planning, budget tracking, and risk management.
• Recognized technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build strong relationships, and demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and confidently present technical recommendations to management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.