Senior Engineering Professional – Fly-By-Wire (FBW) & Secondary Flight Control Systems

UNIZON Taskforce Technology; Dorval; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIZON Taskforce Technology is seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineering professional focusing on Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems in Dorval, QC. You will lead aircraft-level system integration, develop requirements, evaluate designs, and certify flight control systems in collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes compliance with ARP4754 and FAA/EASA Part 25, with occasional travel to supplier facilities and validation sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of aerospace industry experience with FBW/flight control systems.
• Experience with certification processes (FAA/EASA Part 25) and ARP4754.
• Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow; strong analysis skills.
• Fluent in English and French; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of FBW and Secondary Flight Control Systems at aircraft level.
• Develop system concepts, design approaches, and engineering philosophies with suppliers.
• Conduct analyses to assess design concepts and feasibility.
• Develop, validate and verify Flight Control System requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications, test procedures and reports.
• Support system testing on rigs and aircraft; troubleshoot in-service issues.
• Ensure compliance with ARP4754 and Part 25 certification requirements.

Skills

FBW experience

Systems engineering

MATLAB/Simulink

English-French bilingual

Certification knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ADAMS

MS Office

Requirements management tools

Job description

Job Title

Senior Engineering Professional – Fly-By-Wire (FBW) & Secondary Flight Control Systems

Location

Dorval, QC, Canada

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineering professional specializing in Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for aircraft-level system integration, technical requirements development, design evaluation, testing, troubleshooting, and certification of flight control systems.

The role involves working closely with system suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure flight control systems meet aircraft performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems at the aircraft level.
• Support the development of system concepts, design approaches, and engineering philosophies in collaboration with suppliers.
• Conduct and review engineering analyses to assess design concepts and technical feasibility.
• Develop, validate, and verify Flight Control System technical requirements.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, test procedures, and test reports.
• Support and execute system testing on test rigs and aircraft.
• Troubleshoot in-service aircraft issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace development and certification standards, including ARP4754.
• Support certification activities and ensure compliance with applicable FAA/EASA Part 25 requirements.
• Participate in engineering trade-off studies and lifecycle cost assessments for future aircraft programs.
• Ensure system designs and equipment implementations comply with established engineering standards.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel to supplier facilities, regulatory authorities, aircraft assembly lines, completion centers, and flight test facilities in Montreal, Toronto, and Wichita.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
• Direct experience in the definition and certification of at least one Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and/or Secondary Flight Control System.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems engineering, system integration, and certification processes.
• Knowledge of aircraft system interfaces, including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autopilot systems.
• Working knowledge of FAA/EASA Part 25 certification requirements.
• Familiarity with ARP4754 development processes.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow simulation environments.
• Fluency in both English and French.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in modeling and dynamic simulation of electrical and hydraulic flight control actuators.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as ADAMS.
• Knowledge of aircraft design tools such as CATIA.
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset, initiative, adaptability, and sound engineering judgment.
• High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to results.