Technical Expert, System Stress

Bombardier; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical)

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Senior Technical Expert in System Stress in Montreal. You will define structural integrity requirements, develop stress methodologies, and support aircraft system sizing and installation.

You will coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality documentation and participate in certification activities. Applicants should have a mechanical/aerospace background with extensive experience in aero structures and substantiation analyses, plus strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering and 12+ years in aerospace.
• Experience in OEM stress integration or aerostructure design environments.
• Active contribution to at least two aircraft development programs, preferably during conceptual design and sizing phases.
• Strong background in Aircraft Structural substantiation analysis.
• Knowledge of structural integrity qualification requirements for systems (landing gears, flight controls, high lift, hydraulics).

Responsibilities

• Define structural integrity requirements for system components (landing gears, flight controls, high lift, hydraulic systems).
• Develop the stress methodology for structural integrity of systems.
• Derive and document loads on system components with others’ collaboration.
• Perform conceptual sizing on system work packages and support installation in aircraft.
• Monitor and guide system and structural suppliers to ensure quality docs are produced.
• Harmonize sizing methodologies between Systems and Structures work packages.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation (manuals, reports, stress models).
• Interact with suppliers to ensure program and technical requirements are met.
• Review and approve structural substantiation reports (static stress, fatigue).
• Lead coordination of Certification activities related to work packages.

Skills

Structural integrity

FEA software

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens Simcenter 3D

Job description

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?

• Define the structural integrity requirements for various system components such as landing gears, flight controls, high lift systems, hydraulic equipment, emergency power systems, among others.
• Develop the required stress methodology for structural integrity of those systems.
• Derive and document loads applied to systems components in collaboration with other engineering functions.
• Perform the conceptual sizing on systems work packages and support design activities in relation to their installation in the aircraft.
• Monitor, support and provide guidance to Systems and Structural Suppliers to ensure a quality product and supporting documentation are produced for their respective work packages.
• Ensure the harmonization of sizing methodologies and guidelines between the Systems and Structures work packages.
• Prepare and review the required engineering documentation, i.e., manuals, requirements, reports, presentations, justification notes and memos, stress analysis files and models, among others.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure program and technical requirements and methodologies are being complied with.
• Review and approve structural substantiation reports from the Systems Suppliers, including static stress and durability/fatigue analyses.
• Lead in the coordination of Certification related activities that directly pertains to the work package.
• Provide clear visibility to management of the status and/or emerging issues related to the supported activities.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering and a minimum of twelve years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry.
• You have relevant experience in OEM stress integration role or equivalent function as well as in aerostructure design house or supplier.
• You have contributed actively to at least two aircraft development programs, ideally during conceptual design and sizing phases.
• You have significant experience in Aircraft Structural substantiation analysis.
• You have expertise in the structural integrity qualification requirements of systems, particularly landing gears, flight control systems, high lift systems, hydraulic equipment, ducting, among others.
• You have good knowledge of the sizing principles of aeronautical structures, including regulatory requirements, manufacturing constraints and aircraft level requirements.
• You have experience using FEA software, Siemens Simcenter 3D is an asset.
• You are a confident, knowledgeable and energetic personwith excellent communication and listening skills that is able to work in a team environment.
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communication to suit the audience. You strive for harmonious cohesive teamwork.
• You proficiently lead people to resolve complex issues

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.

Interested in joining Bombardier?

Bombardier is hosting a Virtual Engineering Hiring Event on October 22 and 23, 2026. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Format: Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams Registration is required. Only selected participants will be invited to attend. Registration closes on October 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Register here: https://aerocareer.ca/events/evenement-de-recrutement-en-ingenierie-2

Job Technical Expert, System Stress

Primary Location BAN

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15892 Technical Expert, System Stress