Flight Sciences IPT Lead — Aero Dynamics & Validation

Katalyst CRO; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks an accomplished Flight Sciences leader to drive Aerodynamics, Aero-loads, and Flight Dynamics across the aircraft development program. You will own technical delivery, coordinate across disciplines, and interface with customers to ensure program success.

Responsibilities include leading CFD/ wind tunnel efforts, aero-load generation, and certification readiness, with emphasis on NPD programs and cross-functional collaboration. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
• 12-18+ years in the aerospace domain.
• Strong experience in aerodynamics, aero-loads, and flight dynamics.
• Experience in aircraft NPD programs is mandatory.
• Proven experience leading IPTs or cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Flight Sciences IPT, ensuring alignment with overall aircraft development program objectives.
• Own technical delivery, schedule, cost, and quality for aerodynamics and loads domain.
• Coordinate across Structures, Flight Controls, Propulsion, and Avionics teams.
• Act as the primary interface with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead aerodynamic design and optimization of aircraft components including wings, fuselage, empennage, and nacelles.
• Oversee CFD simulations, wind tunnel data correlation, drag reduction, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Define and generate aero-loads across the flight envelope, including gust loads, maneuver loads, and ground-air loads interactions.
• Lead flight dynamics modeling and simulation, including stability and control analysis and handling qualities evaluation.
• Support wind tunnel testing, ground testing, validation, and flight test campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, and DGCA certification requirements (CS/FAR 23/25/27).
• Participate in PDR, CDR, and certification audits.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

MATLAB/Simulink

Flight simulation tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

Job description

Katalyst CRO seeks an accomplished Flight Sciences leader to drive Aerodynamics, Aero-loads, and Flight Dynamics across the aircraft development program. You will own technical delivery, coordinate across disciplines, and interface with customers to ensure program success.

Responsibilities include leading CFD/ wind tunnel efforts, aero-load generation, and certification readiness, with emphasis on NPD programs and cross-functional collaboration. Strong leadership and communication are essential.