Technical Expert – Structures & Systems Design Integration

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

Job summary

Bombardier in Dorval, QC, Canada is seeking a Technical Expert to drive integration of aircraft structures and systems across the product lifecycle. You will lead design development, architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with stress, systems, interiors, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 15+ years in aerospace engineering, strong integration and DFM/DFA capabilities, and fluency in English (French is a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Strong integration and systems installation expertise.
• Experience with PLM data and configuration control.
• Fluent in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design integration and architecture across the airframe.
• Coordinate interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture.
• Perform trade studies on weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Provide cross-functional leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Generate design concepts using 3D modeling tools.
• Support manufacturing and shop floor issue resolution.
• Ensure robust DFM and DFA practices.
• Support verification, validation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Aerospace integration

Configuration development

DFM/ DFA

Materials & GD&T

Weight optimization

Certification standards

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

MS Office

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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:
  • CATIA V5, ENOVIA, MS Office
• Knowledge of:
  • NX, Teamcenter (asset)
  • PLM systems and configuration control

Operational & Business Acumen

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

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Lead technical integration across multiple stakeholders
  • Work in high-pressure, complex program environments
  • 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