Professional Engineering - Aircraft Structural Dynamics

Bombardier; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policies

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Professional Engineer for Aircraft Structural Dynamics. The role focuses on aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic analyses, FE modeling in MSC Nastran, and collaboration across engineering disciplines in a Canadian aerospace environment.

The candidate will support GVT/FFT testing and document certification results, while applying CFD methods and aeroelastic techniques to ensure safe and compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with aerospace specialization.
• Relevant aerospace industry experience.
• Experience in aeroservoelasticity analyses.
• Experience with finite element modeling in MSC Nastran for aeroelastic applications.
• Knowledge of aeroelastic methods and CFD for aeroelastic studies.
• Programming in Matlab, Python, Fortran, or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic simulations for design studies and airworthiness of in-service aircraft.
• Use engineering judgment to select methods and tools for complex issues.
• Prepare and maintain finite element models for aeroelastic analysis.
• Maintain and document methods and in-house software.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Design, Aerodynamics, Structures, Flight Controls).
• Support ground vibration testing (GVT) and flight flutter testing (FFT) and post-process results.
• Document analyses and findings in certification reports and presentations (English).

Skills

Aeroelastic simulations

Engineering judgment

Finite element models

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ground Vibration Testing

Flutter testing

English/French communication

CGD clearance

Airworthiness regulations

Programming ( Matlab/Python/Fortran/C)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng (Aerospace)

Tools

MSC Nastran

CFD tools

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

Aircraft Structural Dynamics, Professional, Engineering

Bombardier is a global leader, creating innovative and game-changing planes. Our products and services provide world-class transportation 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.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic simulations in support of new aircraft design studies and continued airworthiness of in-service aircraft
• Use engineering judgment on selecting the appropriate methods, techniques, and tools in resolving complex issues
• Prepare and maintain finite element models to perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic analysis
• Maintain, develop and document methods and in-house software
• Support and interact with other engineering disciplines, such as Advanced Design, Aerodynamics, Structures, Mass Properties, Flight Controls and Control Laws
• Support ground vibration testing (GVT) and flight flutter testing (FFT) and post-process results
• Document analyses and findings in engineering certification reports and presentations (English)

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace specialization. A high education would be an asset
• You have relevant experience in the aerospace industry
• You have some experience in aeroservoelasticity analyses
• You have experience developing finite element models in MSC Nastran for aeroelastic applications.
• You have experience conducting classical aeroelastic analyses including static aeroelasticity, divergence, control surface reversal, flutter, and stability assessments.
• You have experience generating and validating structural dynamic models, including modal analyses, frequency response calculations, and stability evaluations.
• You have experience with aerodynamic methods used for aeroelastic analyses such as Doublet Lattice Method (DLM), Vortex Lattice Methods (VLM), Nonlinear Vortex Lattice Methods (NL-VLM), or equivalent approaches.
• You have experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and methodologies, including high-fidelity aerodynamic modeling, for aeroelastic or aeroservoelastic studies.
• You have experience programming in Matlab, Python, Fortran, or C/C++
• You are eligible to acquire Canadian Controlled Goods (CGD) clearance
• You have some knowledge of Airworthiness regulations
• You have good organizational skills in planning work activities and completing tasks within budget and on schedule, and can work under pressure
• You have good analytical thinking, problem solving, communication skills both written and spoken, in French and English

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.

Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone.

Your ideas move people.

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.

Job Professional Engineering - Aircraft Structural Dynamics

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14642 Professional Engineering - Aircraft Structural Dynamics