Aero-Structures Design Lead: Challenger Retrofit

Shiv Software Experts; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shiv Software Experts seeks an experienced Design Lead – Aero-Structures to provide technical leadership for aircraft retrofit and modification projects supporting the Bombardier Challenger program. The role emphasizes aerospace structural design and CATIA V5 modeling.

You will guide design from concept through detailed design and release, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, manufacturable solutions. Prior Challenger program experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years in aerospace aero-structures design/engineering.
• 4+ years on Bombardier Challenger program.
• Expert CATIA V5 proficiency for 3D modeling, assemblies, and 2D drawings.
• Experience with PLM systems and aerospace data-management.
• Familiarity with BAMS/BAPS and Challenger specs.
• Hands-on retrofit, modification, certification support, and KIT drawings.
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience in leading design teams and presenting to customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead aero-structure design and modifications from concept to release.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to teams.
• Review tail-number configurations using drawings and docs.
• Create and approve CATIA V5 models, 2D drawings, KIT drawings.
• Lead PDR/CDR, design reviews, and certification activities.
• Collaborate with stress, manufacturing, certification, quality, and other teams.
• Resolve structural design issues with manufacturable solutions.
• Support design activities for landing gear, belly fairings, flap structures, anti-abrasion systems.
• Participate in customer-facing technical discussions and communicate risks/status.
• Mentor engineers and enforce design standards and quality processes.

Skills

Aerospace/aero-structures design

CATIA V5

PLM systems

BAMS/BAPS standards

Bombardier Challenger experience

Aircraft retrofit & certification

KIT drawings development

Stakeholder management

Problem solving & communication

Bombardier Challenger program

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related

Job description

Shiv Software Experts seeks an experienced Design Lead – Aero-Structures to provide technical leadership for aircraft retrofit and modification projects supporting the Bombardier Challenger program. The role emphasizes aerospace structural design and CATIA V5 modeling.

You will guide design from concept through detailed design and release, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, manufacturable solutions. Prior Challenger program experience is required.