Senior Engineer – Noise and Vibration

Horizon Aircraft, Inc.; Lindsay; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Holiday Cap

Hybrid Work Options

Company Paid Group Benefits Plan

Company Stock Matching Program

Health Spending Account

Equity Awards

Job summary

Horizon Aircraft, Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Senior Engineer – Noise and Vibration to advance next‑generation aircraft programs. You will build models, run analyses, and guide NVH strategies across design, test, and certification.

Collaborating with Aerodynamics, Structures, Flight Test, and Certification teams, you will deliver acoustic and vibration solutions that improve passenger comfort and meet regulatory requirements while shaping our hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in noise, vibration, or aeroacoustics in aircraft development.
• Strong knowledge of vibration theory, acoustics, and structural dynamics.
• Experience with analytical and experimental vibration testing.
• Familiarity with rotorcraft, eVTOL, or unmanned aircraft programs preferred.
• Knowledge of noise certification requirements (FAR Part 36) and environmental regs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain aircraft noise and vibration models through the design lifecycle.
• Analyze structural vibration, cabin noise, engine-induced vibration, rotor/propeller noise.
• Predict noise and vibration levels using analytical and numerical methods.
• Support vibration isolation, damping treatments, and noise reduction solutions.
• Assess cabin layouts and equipment installations on passenger comfort.
• Support trade studies to optimize acoustic and vibration performance.
• Develop and execute ground and flight test plans to measure noise and vibration.
• Instrument aircraft with accelerometers, microphones and sensors.
• Support compliance activities for noise and vibration requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes for safety and efficiency.

Skills

NVH understanding

Aeroacoustics

Structural dynamics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands‑on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.

What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world‑class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.

What we need you to bring.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer – Noise and Vibration to support the development, certification, and production of our next‑generation aircraft program. The Noise and Vibration Engineer will be responsible for analysing, predicting, testing, and mitigating aircraft noise and vibration characteristics to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, passenger comfort objectives, and system reliability goals.

This role works closely with Aerodynamics, Structures, Powerplant, Systems, Flight Sciences, Cabin Interiors, Flight Test, and Certification teams to develop aircraft‑level acoustic and vibration solutions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving aircraft comfort, reducing environmental noise impacts, and ensuring structural integrity throughout the aircraft operating envelope.

Your Day-to-Day

• Develop and maintain aircraft noise and vibration models throughout the design lifecycle.
• Perform analyses of:
  • Structural vibration
  • Cabin noise
  • Engine‑induced vibration
  • Propeller and rotor noise
  • Aeroacoustic noise sources
  • Airframe vibration characteristics
  • Mechanical system vibration
• Predict noise and vibration levels using analytical and numerical methods.
• Support development of vibration isolation systems, damping treatments, and noise reduction solutions.
• Assess the effects of cabin layouts, equipment installations, and system configurations on passenger comfort.
• Support trade studies to optimize aircraft acoustic and vibration performance.
• Develop and execute ground and flight test plans to measure aircraft noise and vibration performance.
• Instrument aircraft and test articles with accelerometers, microphones, pressure sensors, and other measurement systems.
• Support compliance activities related to aircraft noise and vibration requirements.
• Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidates are likely to have the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in noise, vibration, structural dynamics, aeroacoustics, NVH, or aircraft development.
• Strong understanding of vibration theory, acoustics, and structural dynamics.
• Experience with analytical and experimental vibration testing techniques.
• Experience in rotorcraft, eVTOL, or unmanned aircraft development programs would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of aircraft noise certification requirements and environmental regulations, e.g. FAR Part 36 Noise Standards and DO-160 Environmental Conditions.

About Your Future Team.

As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi‑skilled individuals. Come join our growing team in Montreal! You will be one of the first specialist engineers to join us, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform.

Our Benefits.

People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal, and we are constantly trying to improve these further.

• No Holiday Cap
• Hybrid Work Options
• Company Paid Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Matching Program
• Health Spending Account
• Equity Awards

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground‑breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

Location.

This role will be based in the Montreal area, with occasional travel to our hangar in Lindsay, Ontario required. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.

Not Quite Your Profile?

We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this profile. We understand everyone’s career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.