Aero Structures Design Lead (CATIA V5) – Challenger

UNIZON Taskforce Technology; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIZON Taskforce Technology is seeking a Design Lead – Aero Structures with CATIA V5 expertise to guide aero-structure retrofit and modification projects, including NLG/MLG and belly fairings, from concept through release.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, participate in PDR/CDR, interpret tail-number configurations, and ensure documentation and certification requirements are met across the Bombardier Challenger program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• At least 12 years hands-on aero structures experience.
• 4+ years supporting Bombardier Challenger program.
• Strong CATIA V5 proficiency for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
• Hands-on PLM/configuration management experience.
• Knowledge of BAMS/BAPS specs and Challenger requirements.
• Experience with retrofit, modification, and certification activities.
• Experience releasing KIT drawings.
• Understanding of sheet metal forming, Kevlar, anti-abrasion coatings, and landing gear structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead aero-structure design, retrofit, and modification projects through release.
• Support PDR and CDR and technical reviews.
• Interpret tail-number configurations using engineering docs.
• Develop and review KIT drawings and 3D/2D artifacts.
• Ensure designs meet customer, program, and certification requirements.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
• Support certification requirements and design reviews.
• Maintain proper configuration and engineering documentation.

Skills

CATIA V5

3D Modeling

2D Drawings

PLM Systems

Configuration Management

Mentorship

Aero Structures

Engineering Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

PLM Systems

BAMS/BAPS specs

Job description

UNIZON Taskforce Technology is seeking a Design Lead – Aero Structures with CATIA V5 expertise to guide aero-structure retrofit and modification projects, including NLG/MLG and belly fairings, from concept through release.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, participate in PDR/CDR, interpret tail-number configurations, and ensure documentation and certification requirements are met across the Bombardier Challenger program.