Propulsion Systems Engineer

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier Learjet Wichita is seeking a Propulsion Systems Engineer to design, integrate and certify propulsion solutions for advanced aircraft programs. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, manage supplier interfaces, and contribute to proposal activities.

The role requires a Bachelor of Engineering and 5+ years in propulsion systems, with strong integration, communication skills, and readiness to travel for program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years' experience with aircraft propulsion systems (Powerplant, APU, Fuel).
• Familiar with design, qualification and certification test requirements of propulsion systems.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours.
• Familiar with Part 25 certification guidelines.
• Strong integration and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide propulsion systems engineering support from proposal to development and certification.
• Develop concept studies, requirements capture and supplier engagement per customer requests.
• Lead system integration activities and update engineering documentation.
• Review supplier documentation and verification plans.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to support engineering activities.
• Support successful installations, modifications and operations of propulsion systems.

Skills

Propulsion systems

System integration

Strong communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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?

• Deliver highly effective and timely Propulssion systems engineering support to Bombardier Defense programs from the proposal phases to the development, certification and inserves
• Apply engineering knowledge in the areas of Powerplant, APU, FIDEEX, Fuel and FTIS towards the planning and development of missionized solutions
• During the proposal phase, responsibilies will include developing concept and trade studies, requirements catpure, scope of work defintion and supplier engagement based on Customer requests
• Produce technical proposal activities, supplier statements of work, including preparation of written material and presentations.
• During the development and certification phases, responsibilities will include intergration of the affected system, engineering documentation updates, supplier management and governance support
• Review supplier documentation and verfication plans.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders to support technical engineering activities.
• Participate in the successful implementation of systems installations, modifications and operation.
• Develop good working relationships with various departments within BA and with suppliers.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in relevant discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical
• You have experience in supporting product development life cycle
• You have 5 years experience in aircraft Propulsion systems (Powerplant, APU, FIDEEX, Fuel & FTIS).
• You are conversant with design, qualification, and certification test requirements of Propulsion systems.
• You have flexibility to travel and work outside normal hours
• You are familiar with Part 25 certification requirements and advisory material
• You possess strong integration skills, in both system partner management and system technical integration
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office software tools
• You have strong communication skills, ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• You must be able to work on ITAR controlled project

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Propulsion Systems Engineer

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization Learjet Inc

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 15011 Propulsion Systems Engineer