Test Bench System Engineering Specialist

Airbus; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance plan

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Airbus in Mirabel, QC, Canada, seeks a Test Bench System Engineering Specialist to lead end-to-end ground test bench development for the A220 program. You will manage architectural development of integrated flight-test benches combining hydraulic, electrical, and flight control systems, and support commissioning.

We value strong hardware, networking, and software integration skills, with 10+ years of experience, and a proactive, collaborative mindset in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with test bench instrumentation is required.
• In-depth expertise in test bench design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
• Proactive mindset with passion for aerospace systems integration.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines within an integrated team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of ground test benches from end to end to commissioning.
• Provide system cost estimates for bench projects.
• Maintain and operate the test bench facility to ensure availability and validity.
• Train new employees within the area of expertise.
• Handle technical aspects of product integration and testing, including software components.
• Translate functional requirements from engineering centers into test benches.

Skills

Hardware knowledge

Networking equipment

Software integration

Education

Electrical and/or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you have aerospace experience? Have you worked at elaborating test benches which are partially or totally simulating aircraft different mechanical or electrical systems and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

We are actively working on the feasibility study for the A220 new development which is an exciting milestone for the A220 Program. In this context we are looking for the right leader to embark on this journey.

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Test Bench System Engineering Specialist to join our Flight Test department based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will be part of the Test Means team responsible of the test benches design and the experimental installations on our Flight Test Vehicles.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as a Test Bench System Engineering Specialist will be to manage the overall architectural development of an integrated flight-test systems test bench, combining all hydraulic, electrical, and flight control systems for an aircraft under development.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy, on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program and on-site Medical Service.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Lead the development of new ground test benches using an end-to-end approach through to commissioning.
• Provide system cost estimates.
• Maintain and operate the test bench facility to guarantee its availability and validity in accordance with customer needs, ground test architecture, and test resources.
• Train new employees within your area of expertise.
• Handle technical aspects of product integration and support (system- and network-level testing and troubleshooting, as well as software components).
• Translate functional requirements expressed by Centers of Competence (CoC) - engineering disciplines
• Strong skills in hardware and networking products (system knowledge), as well as experience in software/system integration, are required for this role.

Your boarding pass:

• Degree in electrical and/or mechanical engineering, a relevant technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with test bench instrumentation (experience on the A220 is an asset).
• In-depth expertise in test bench design.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in the aerospace industry and systems integration.
• Resourceful and creative in achieving desired outcomes, with the ability to adapt to fast-evolving situations and emerging obstacles.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines within an integrated, multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to interact effectively with subject matter experts across a range of technical and operational topics.

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

***If required - travel***

This role may involve some travels for business (worldwide).

Travel Required: Occasional travel within [country] & Overseas

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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