Senior Aircraft Systems & Structures Integration Lead

Cyient Limited; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking an experienced Technical Expert to lead design integration of aircraft structures and systems from concept to certification. You will oversee interfaces, trade studies, and optimization across the complete airframe lifecycle.

Role requires 15+ years in aerospace, fluency in English, and strong leadership within cross-functional teams. Dorval, QC location, with a focus on complex program execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design integration across interfaces, architectures, and products.
• Provide cross-functional leadership across stress, systems, interiors, aerodynamics, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs using 3D modeling tools and ensure DFM/ DFA principles.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Systems integration

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

NX

Teamcenter

PLM systems

Job description

What are your contributions to the team?

As a Technical Expert, you will act as a key integrator and technical authority, ensuring seamless integration of aircraft structures and systems across the full product lifecycle.

You will:

1. Design Integration & Architecture

• Lead the development of conceptual layouts and integration solutions for structures and systems across the complete airframe.
• Define and manage interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Perform and lead trade studies and optimization activities (weight, cost, performance, manufacturability).

2. Cross-functional Leadership

• Act as a focal point across multidisciplinary teams: stress, systems, interiors, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mass properties, manufacturing, and quality.
• Coordinate technical alignment with partners, suppliers, and other Bombardier engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.

3. Design Development & Industrialization

• Generate preliminary and detailed design concepts using 3D modeling tools.
• Support production, manufacturing, and shop floor issue resolution.
• Ensure robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

4. Certification, Validation & Compliance

• Support verification & validation (V&V), test definition, and execution.
• Ensure designs meet airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to certification strategy, compliance demonstration, and qualification requirements.

5. Program & Change Management

• Manage engineering modifications through full lifecycle and configuration control processes.
• Provide input to impact assessments (technical, cost, schedule, risks).
• Track and manage technical risks, dependencies, and design maturity.
• Provide clear status reporting to project and functional leadership.

6. Continuous Improvement & Digital Engineering

• Ensure PLM data integrity and configuration management (ENOVIA/Teamcenter).
• Contribute to process improvements, design standards, and lessons learned.

How to thrive in this role?Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering or related industry.

Technical Expertise

You demonstrate strong expertise in:

• Aircraft structures and/or systems installation and integration
• Configuration development, preliminary sizing, and detailed design
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization
• Materials & processes, GD&T, and aerospace design standards
• Weight control and optimization
• Certification requirements (CAR/FAR/CS) and compliance processes

Tools & Methods

• Proficiency in:
o CATIA V5, ENOVIA, MS Office

• Knowledge of:
o NX, Teamcenter (asset)
o PLM systems and configuration control

Operational & Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of:

o Aircraft systems operation and interfaces
o Manufacturing processes and capabilities
o In-service operation and maintenance constraints (asset)
o Aircraft interiors integration (asset)

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated ability to:

o Lead technical integration across multiple stakeholders
o Work in high-pressure, complex program environments
o Communicate effectively with internal and external partners

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.

Languages

• Fluent in English (mandatory)
• French is an asset.

Location: Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9