Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design, Development - Pool Posting

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Dorval, QC, is seeking a Technical Expert specializing in Engineering and Flight Control Laws Design. You will be responsible for developing and improving CLaws design, ensuring compliance with standards, and evaluating system performance using Matlab and C++.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has at least 10 years of experience in Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft. Proficient in both French and English, you will thrive in a hybrid work setting aimed at fostering innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in Flight Control Laws for FBW aircraft.
• Strong understanding of aircraft flight dynamics and aerodynamics.
• Familiarity with classical and modern control systems design techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve CLaws design using Matlab and C++.
• Support CLaws design development for R&D projects.
• Verify and deliver CLaws in accordance with DO-178B standard.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Matlab

C++ programming

Flight Control Laws development

French fluency

English fluency

Control systems design techniques

DO-178B standards

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Simulink

Job description

Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design, Development - Pool Posting

Location: Dorval, QC, CAN, H4S 1Y9

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

What are your contributions to the team?

• Develop and improve both new and existing CLaws design as well the corresponding assessment tools using Matlab and C++ programming
• Support CLaws, autopilot, and navigation design development for R&D projects
• Develop CLaws and systems requirements
• Perform CLaws requirements validation and verification (V&V) for any CLaws updates and/or new CLaws designs
• Verify and deliver the CLaws in accordance with the DO-178B standard and SAE ARP 4754
• Design and develop pilot in the loop CLaws based on handling quality requirements, flight and structural envelope protection requirements, performance requirements, test pilot assessments and aircraft level requirements
• Evaluate CLaws and FBW system failures, system stability and performance with analytical methods, desktop simulations, pilot in the loop simulator tests and flight test data
• Support integration of CLAWS into various test rigs and supplier hardware (i.e. integrate into PFCC for Collins, Thales, NRC, CMC, etc)

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, PhD degree is preferred in Aerospace Engineering
• You must have a minimum of 10 years of pertinent experience in the development of Flight Control Laws for FBW (Fly‑By‑Wire) aircraft
• You must be versed in aircraft flight dynamics with an in depth understanding of aerodynamics
• You must be versed in "classical" and "modern" control systems design techniques for SISO and MIMO systems and be familiar with advanced control laws techniques and methods
• You must have good understanding of control law evaluation techniques, linear and non‑linear and testing procedures
• You must have a good understanding of aircraft stability, handling qualities, and control with a pilot‑in‑the‑loop
• You should have a good understanding of DO-178B standards, system requirements verification and validation methods and certification of complex software
• You must be proficient in using Matlab and Simulink as a simulation, aircraft/system modeling and control law development tool
• You should possess a good understanding of state estimation or Kalman filtering
• You should be proficient in programming Matlab scripts and C++ programming
• You must be fluent in written and spoken French and English
• You must be a team player with an innovative spirit, motivated and be able to work independently

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

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.

Primary Location: Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization: Aerospace Canada

Employee Status: Regular

Requisition: 12931 Technical Expert, Engineering, Flight Control Laws Design, Development - Pool Posting