Technical Expert, System Stress

Bombardier; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a senior mechanical/aerospace engineer to define structural integrity requirements for aircraft systems and lead stress analyses across multiple development programs.

The role requires 12+ years in aerospace, experience with OEM stress integration, and proficiency with FEA tools. You will supervise suppliers, coordinate certification work, and ensure compliance with regulatory demands in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Experience in OEM stress integration or aerostructure design environments.
• Active involvement in at least two aircraft development programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define structural integrity requirements for components (landing gears, flight controls, high lift systems, hydraulics, etc.).
• Develop stress methodology for structural integrity of systems.
• Derive and document loads on system components with other engineering functions.
• Perform conceptual sizing on work packages and support integration into the aircraft.
• Monitor and guide suppliers to ensure quality and proper documentation.
• Harmonize sizing methodologies between Systems and Structures packages.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation (manifests, reports, memos, stress files).
• Interface with suppliers to verify program and technical compliance.
• Review structural substantiation reports including static stress and fatigue analyses.
• Lead coordination of Certification activities related to the work package.
• Provide visibility to management on status and emerging issues.

Skills

FEA

Stress analysis

Aerospace engineering

Structural integrity

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or 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 person with 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