Flight Sciences Lead: Aircraft Performance & Test

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policies

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking a Flight Sciences Engineer Specialist to join our Learjet team. The role focuses on advanced aircraft performance analysis, flight test data interpretation, and compliance with certification standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test plans and timely resolution of technical issues. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aviation engineering, 5+ years direct flight testing, and strong programming in Python/MATLAB.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering field.
• You have at least 8 years of experience in engineering within the aviation industry.
• You have at least 5 years of direct flight testing experience in aircraft Stability & Control and Aircraft Performance (preferred).
• You possess knowledge of FAA & EASA Part 25 certification requirements (preferred).

Responsibilities

• You may be responsible for specializing in Aircraft Performance.
• You may be responsible for performing analysis of ground and flight test data including desktop simulation.
• You may be responsible for providing timely analysis of predicted results, post flight data analysis, support snag resolution, generate problem reports, and perform data reviews.
• You may be responsible for using engineering judgement on selecting methods, techniques and tools to resolve complex issues.
• You may be responsible for developing new flight test techniques, equipment, or processes.
• You may be responsible for providing technical support to Flight Operations via pre/post flight briefs, telemetry, Safety of Flight reviews and Test Hazard Assessments.
• You may be responsible for writing/reviewing Test documents and reports to support flight test schedules.
• You may be responsible for creating flight test reports demonstrating compliance with certification regulations.

Skills

Python

VBA

MATLAB

C#

C

FORTRAN

MS Office

Windows

UNIX

Flight testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Flight test equipment

Job description

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking a Flight Sciences Engineer Specialist to join our Learjet team. The role focuses on advanced aircraft performance analysis, flight test data interpretation, and compliance with certification standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test plans and timely resolution of technical issues. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aviation engineering, 5+ years direct flight testing, and strong programming in Python/MATLAB.