Intern, Aircraft Performance (Winter 2027)

Bombardier; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel opportunities outside Canada

Job summary

Bombardier, a global aviation leader in Montreal, offers a 12-month Aircraft Performance Internship. You will develop software to analyze flight test data, optimize engineering tools, and support certification activities.

The role emphasizes AI methods and neural networks to advance aircraft performance models, with hybrid work and international travel when required. The internship is open to students in Software Engineering or Data Science, with strong Python/C++ skills and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Software Engineering or Data Science.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, shell scripting, and web programming.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments.
• Able to communicate clearly in English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and software to analyse and visualize aircraft flight test and simulation data.
• Optimize and standardize methods and tools used in Engineering for aircraft development.
• Support engineers in analyses during aircraft development, testing and certification.
• Propose analytical methods to certify avionics software using neural networks.
• Explore applications of artificial intelligence for aircraft performance models.

Skills

Python

Web programming

C++

Shell scripts

Database management

Neural networks

Data analytics

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Data Science

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

Innovation is in our DNA... is it in yours?
Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class experiences that set new standards in passenger comfort, energy efficiency, reliability and safety. We are a global organization focused on working together with a team spirit.

Your boarding pass will include...

Several conferences, including:

• Meet An Executive
• Women Taking Flight

Learning more about Bombardier, including:

• Bombardier Products conference
• Visits of the Bombardier sites
• Bombardier Academy of Learning

Many social/networking opportunities, including:

• Volunteering
• Networking for Success
• 5 a 7, Potluck, and much more!

12-month Aircraft Performance Internship (Montreal)

The Aircraft Performance team is responsible for providing certified and operational performance data that defines the capabilities of our aircraft. We contribute to the development of new aircraft or derived aircraft and participate in maintaining the airworthiness of our in-service aircraft. The team also participates in flight testing activities and interacts with various certification agencies to meet all safety and airworthiness requirements.

What are your contributions to the team?

During your internship, you will contribute to :

• Developing methods and software to analyse and visualize aircraft flight test and simulation data.
• Optimizing and standardizing methods and tools used in Engineering for aircraft development.
• Supporting engineers in their analyses during the aircraft development, testing and certification.
• Proposing analytical or semi-empirical methods to certify avionics software using neural networks.
• Exploring potential applications of artificial intelligence for development of aircraft performance models.
• Promoting the usage of efficient IT tools in engineering work.

• Increasing the teams' IT competencies through training.

During your internship, you will learn:

• How to apply your software and data analytics knowledge to concrete examples in the aerospace world.
• How to address software maintainability and version-control issues.
• What problems aerospace engineers face when manipulating large amounts of data.
• Challenges posed by the certification of AI-based systems in aerospace.
• Communication and teamwork in an aerospace engineering environment

How to thrive in this role?

• You are currently enrolled in the bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Data Science.
• You are eager to discover a new professional field and to enlarge your professional experience beyond IT and applied mathematics.
• You possess good programming skills (Python, Web programming, C++, shell scripts, database management)
• You have a working knowledge of the Linux and Windows environment.
• You demonstrate strong communication skills (e.g. explain complex topics to non-specialists).
• You possess good interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You can work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• You are proficient in written and spoken English. French would be a plus.

Boarding Information:

• Location: BAN
• Duration: 12 months
• Flexible workplace-Hybrid

It is important to note that our internship opportunities are open to students only, not new graduates. All our interns may be required to occasionally travel outside of Canada for training/work purpose.