Senior Engineer – Performance

Horizon Aircraft, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Company Paid Group Benefits Plan

Company Stock Matching Program

Health Spending Account

Equity Awards

No Holiday Cap

Job summary

Horizon Aircraft, Inc. in Montreal is seeking a Senior Engineer - Performance to develop and run aircraft performance models, analyze results, and propose design improvements across the team.

You will define platform requirements and ensure compliance with certification standards while integrating performance into procedures and planning. You will also contribute to tool development, support the sales process with performance data, and participate in cross-disciplinary studies to advance the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft performance analysis, flight sciences, aerodynamics, or aircraft design.
• Strong understanding of aircraft performance principles and flight mechanics.
• Experience performing performance analyses for fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, eVTOL, or unmanned aerial systems.
• Knowledge of FAR/CS Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, Part 29, or equivalent certification standards.
• Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods and propulsion system integration, including the generation of engine performance data
• Familiarity with aircraft simulation environments and digital engineering workflows.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and data processing software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run aircraft performance models
• Analyse performance predictions and suggest design improvements to the wider team
• Determine platform- and system-level requirements that will ensure that aircraft performance is achieved
• Ensure adherence to certification requirements, and define critical failures for certified minimum performance
• Produce information for demonstrator and certification programmes, including AFM and operational documentation
• Propose and develop computerised performance tools for operational use
• Integrate performance aspects into navigational procedures and energy reserve planning
• Support the sales process by generating brochure- and guarantee-level performance
• Participate in trade studies assessing impacts of design changes on aircraft performance
• Stay up to date with developments and engage in industry forums to drive rulemaking

Skills

Aircraft performance analysis

Flight mechanics

Aerodynamics

Digital engineering workflows

Data processing software

Simulation environments

Engine performance data

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering (or related)

Tools

Engineering analysis tools

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 organisation 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.

Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic Senior Engineer - Performance. Your role involves developing, running, analysing and validating results of the platform performance models for the purposes of creating / monitoring adherence to design targets. Your role will be pivotal in determining our platform's performance possibilities, and you will support the design team with creative ideas to increase performance.

As we're a small team, there is significant scope for you to advance your career and learn about adjacent disciplines.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Develop and run aircraft performance models
• Analyse performance predictions and suggest design improvements to the wider team
• Determine platform- and system-level requirements that will ensure that aircraft performance is achieved
• Ensure adherence to certification requirements, and define critical failures for certified minimum performance
• Produce the information required (such as appropriate flight test points) for demonstrator and certification programmes, including for the AFM and operational documentation
• Propose and develop computerised performance tools for operational use
• Integrate performance aspects into navigational procedures and energy reserve planning
• Support the sales process by generating brochure- and guarantee-level performance
• Participate in trade studies which assess the impact of aerodynamic, propulsion, structural, and systems changes on aircraft performance
• Challenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of delivery
• Stay up to date with and implement the latest developments in your field. Be active in industry forums to drive rulemaking where possible
• You may have skills, talents and experiences outside of those required for your direct role that will be useful to the rest of the team and also there will be times when it's all hands-on deck and you may be asked to pick-up new tasks: enthusiastically offer help where it will bring value.
• Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft performance analysis, flight sciences, aerodynamics, or aircraft design.
• Strong understanding of aircraft performance principles and flight mechanics.
• Experience performing performance analyses for fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, eVTOL, or unmanned aerial systems.
• Knowledge of FAR/CS Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, Part 29, or equivalent certification standards.
• Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods and propulsion system integration, including the generation of engine performance data
• Familiarity with aircraft simulation environments and digital engineering workflows.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and data processing software.

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 main 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 advert. We understand everyone's career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.