Professional, Engineering (Aircraft Loads)

Bombardier; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Aerospace in Dorval, QC is seeking a loads analysis engineer to conduct simulations and develop both low- and high-fidelity models for external loads analyses on development and in-service aircraft. You will apply rigorous engineering judgment, verify results, and prepare certification documents.

You will collaborate with Flight Characteristics, Structures, Mass Properties, Systems, and Flight Test teams, using C++, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python, and you will engage with HPC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, with Aerospace specialization preferred.
• Experience in external loads analysis for aircraft designs.
• Strong programming skills in C++, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct simulations and analyses to determine aircraft design loads for new development programs and continued airworthiness.
• Develop and maintain low- and high-fidelity models to support loads analysis.
• Contribute to automated frameworks and tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in loads analysis.
• Build capabilities for store separation loads analysis to support missionized aircraft programs.
• Develop nonlinear actuator modeling tools to meet certification requirements.
• Utilize a wide range of commercial and proprietary tools, including a six-degree-of-freedom aircraft simulator.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to validate and verify analysis results.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Flight Characteristics, Structures, Mass Properties, Systems, Fly-By-Wire, Landing Gear, and Flight Test Support.
• Prepare and document technical findings in certification reports and engineering presentations.

Skills

C++

Fortran

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Git

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

At Bombardier Aerospace, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide – one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Conduct simulations and analyses to determine aircraft design loads for both new development programs and continued airworthiness of in‑service aircraft
• Develop and maintain both low‑ and high‑fidelity models to support loads analysis
• Contribute to the creation of automated frameworks and tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in loads analysis
• Build capabilities for store separation loads analysis to support missionized aircraft programs
• Develop nonlinear actuator modeling tools to meet Transport Canada’s certification requirements
• Utilize a wide range of commercial and proprietary tools, including a six‑degree‑of‑freedom aircraft simulator
• Apply sound engineering judgment to validate and verify analysis results
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Flight Characteristics, Structures, Mass Properties, Systems, Fly‑By‑Wire, Landing Gear, and Flight Test Support flight test campaigns and perform post‑processing of flight data
• Prepare and document technical findings in certification reports and engineering presentations

How to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace specialization preferred)
• Relevant aerospace industry experience, particularly in external loads analysis
• Experience in nonlinear modeling and the certification process
• Strong programming skills: C++, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python
• Knowledge in numerical and scientific computing
• Experience with high‑performance computing environments
• Experience with software development using version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Solid understanding of aircraft flight dynamics, aeroelastic phenomena (flutter, LCO), and unsteady aerodynamics
• Familiarity with finite element analysis tools (e.g., Nastran)
• Knowledge of time/frequency domain unsteady aerodynamics
• Experience with fly‑by‑wire systems and control law integration
• Understanding of airworthiness regulations and certification documentation
• Eligibility for Canadian Controlled Goods clearance

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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.