Professional, Engineering - Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita, KS is seeking a Professional Engineer for Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System. The role focuses on integration, design concepts, and certification support for Challenger, Global Express, Global 8000 programs.

You will collaborate with suppliers, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with ARP4754 development processes. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with at least 5 years in aerospace, strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aerospace related field or equivalent.
• Experience in FBW and/or Secondary Flight Control system definition/certification.

Responsibilities

• Integrate the FBW & Secondary Flight Controls system on the aircraft.
• Develop concepts, design approach, and philosophy with Flight Control system supplier.
• Create/Review analysis to evaluate concept feasibility and certify systems.
• Develop, validate and verify technical requirements; review test procedures and reports.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

System integration

Flight control

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CATIA

ADAMS

Job description

Professional, Engineering - Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System

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Professional, Engineering - Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System

Posting Start Date: 7/16/26

Requisition ID: 14552

Wichita, KS, USA, 67209

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?

At Bombardier Aerospace, our employees work together to evolve mobility worldwide - one good idea at a time. If you have a good idea, we’ll provide the environment where it will thrive and grow into a great product or customer experience. Your ideas are our fuel.

The FBW & Secondary Flight Control Engineering team and the business are looking for a Professional, Engineering- Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System who has product and process to ensure a sustaining program (Challenger, Global Express, Global 8000) while preparing it for the challenges and demands of the future (Ecojet).

• Perform the integration of the FBW & Secondary Flight Controls system on the aircraft.
• Support the development of concepts, design approach and philosophy with the Flight Control system supplier.
• Perform/Review analysis to evaluate concepts feasibility.
• Develop, validate and verify technical requirements of the Flight Control System.
  • Review/Prepare technical requirements
  • Review/Prepare test procedures
  • Execute test rig and/or aircraft testing
  • Review/Prepare test reports in support of certification activities
• Resolve problems arising from in-service aircraft.
  • Troubleshooting, root cause determination, corrective action definition and execution
• Ensure compliance to the ARP4754 development process.
• Support trade off studies and life cycle cost analysis for future programs.
• Ensure the design process and the resulting equipment implementation is in line with Bombardier's requirements and standards.
• Occasional trips to the Suppliers facilities and Regulatory Authorities, as well as on-site support to the Final Assembly Line (Toronto & Montreal), Completion Centers (Montreal), Flight Test Center (Wichita).

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in aerospace related field.
• You have been directly involved in the definition and certification of at least one FBW and/or Secondary Flight Control system.
• You possess a good understanding of all facets of system definition, integration, and certification and have a knowledge of aircraft systems and interfaces (e.g., electrical, hydraulic, avionics, auto-flight).
• You have knowledge of Part 25 certification process.
• Experience in modeling and dynamic simulation of flight controls electrical and hydraulic actuators is an asset.
• You have a working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow simulation environment.
• Some familiarity with other simulation environments such as ADAMS, or design tools such as CATIA would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Requirements Management tools is an asset.
• Soft skills:
  • Excellent oral presentation in English.
  • Technical writing skills in English is required.
  • You have the ability to work with limited supervision, be organized, a team player, and a self‑motivated person, be customer focused, and be able to work under pressure.
  • You must also show initiative, innovation, a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, adaptability, have good interpersonal communication skills, have a good engineering judgement, and drive for results.

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Connect with the team at our Wichita, KS hiring event, and explore exciting career opportunities in aviation.

• Date: Thursday, October 29th
• Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Location: Bombardier Wichita Building 1 - One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209
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• On-site and Virtual Interviews available
• Selected candidates will receive their time slot or Teams link for their virtual interview by email

Job Professional, Engineering - Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 14552 Professional, Engineering - Fly-By-Wire and Secondary Flight Control System