Professional Senior, Engineering, Propulsion Systems

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Professional Senior engineer for Propulsion Systems. You will join the Propulsion Systems Engineering group, manage interfaces, define architectures, and drive trade studies to deliver reliable propulsion solutions for aerospace applications.

You will collaborate across disciplines, manage requirements, and author design documents while guiding suppliers and supporting test platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.
• Knowledge of propulsion and interfacing disciplines (e.g., installation, pneumatics, avionics, electrical).
• Fundamentals in thermodynamics, gas dynamics, combustion, fluids, control systems.
• Familiar with DO-160 component qualification.
• Familiar with ARP 4754A design process assurance.
• Knowledge of system design tools and simulation software.
• Willingness to travel and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Propulsion Systems Engineering group, supporting systems within propulsion discipline (e.g., Fuel, Powerplant, FTIS, FIDEEX, APU).
• Manage interfaces and integrate assigned systems, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Define propulsion system architecture, prepare specs and requirements, and conduct trade studies.
• Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, providing technical input to define solutions.
• Manage engineering requirements from creation and validation to verification.
• Author, review, and approve engineering design documents, procedures, tests and reports.
• Manage suppliers from engineering perspective.
• Support build and operation of test platforms (rigs, flight test vehicles).
• Lead technical investigations of propulsion issues.
• Analyze system data to troubleshoot and recommend steps.
• Support production and in-service teams on system engineering issues.
• Ensure adherence to program schedules and milestones.
• Contribute to Propulsion Systems Knowledge Domain and Bombardier BES.

Skills

Aerospace engineering experience

System engineering knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel willingness

French/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Professional Senior, Engineering, Propulsion Systems

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.

Providing services to 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 continuous growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the greatest results happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Be part of the Propulsion Systems Engineering group, supporting any of the systems within this discipline(e.g. Fuel, Powerplant, FTIS, FIDEEX, APU, etc.)
• Manage interfaces and integrate assigned systems, coordinating with all necessary stakeholders
• Define propulsion system architecture, prepare specifications and requirements, and conduct trade studies
• Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects, providing the technical input required to determine rootcauses and define solutions
• Manage engineering requirements, from creation and validation to verification
• Author, review, and approve engineering design documents (e.g. drawings, test procedures, test reports,acceptance test procedures, qualification reports, certification reports, etc.) procedures, test reports,analysis, etc.)
• Manage suppliers from an engineering project and engineering technical perspective
• Support the build and operation of test platforms (rigs, flight test vehicles)
• Lead the technical investigation of issues for the abovementioned systems
• Analyze system data to troubleshoot, and recommend troubleshooting steps if required
• Support production and in-service teams in troubleshooting systems engineering related issues
• Ensure adherence to program schedule and milestones
• Contribute to the Propulsion Systems Knowledge Domain and Bombardier Engineering System (BES)

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering in a recognized University
• You have 8 years of relevant work experience in the aerospace engineering field
• You possess knowledge in the propulsion field, and in interfacing technical disciplines (e.g. systeminstallation, pneumatics, avionics, electrical, etc.)
• You possess knowledge in relevant fundamentals (e.g. thermodynamics, gas dynamics, combustion, fluidmechanics, control systems, etc.)
• You are familiar with component qualification (DO-160)
• You are familiar with Design Process Assurance (ARP 4754A)
• You possess knowledge of system design tools and simulation software
• You are comfortable with the technical aspects of engineering as well as project management
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office software tools to analyze data, produce reports and presentations
• You understand complex issues and have strong analytical/problem-solving skills
• You have strong teamwork abilities, including in multidisciplinary environment, are autonomous, and a goodcommunicator
• You are organized and have good tasks coordination skills
• You are comfortable with travel for short-term assignments
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

Now that you can see yourself with the Bombardier Team!

OpportunityProfessional Senior, Engineering, Propulsion Systems
Primary LocationWichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet
OrganizationLearjet Inc
Requisition14555Professional Senior, Engineering, Propulsion Systems