Senior Aerospace Structural Design Engineer - Contract

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Wichita to lead complex aircraft structural projects. You will investigate design issues, author engineering solutions, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to support Special Missions and aftermarket modifications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and US work authorization. Strong CATIA V5 and metals/structures experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) per ITAR.
• Experience in Special Missions or aftermarket modifications.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Investigate design build issues and develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions
• Author temporary engineering to resolve build issues
• Dispositioning aircraft non-conformances (MRB)
• Perform aircraft and engineering drawing investigation and coordination with affected disciplines
• Design Flight Test engineering change requests and coordinate with work package owners
• Author engineering to define structural special instructions or restrictions
• Design and release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Aircraft structural design

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Bombardier is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer in Wichita to lead complex aircraft structural projects. You will investigate design issues, author engineering solutions, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to support Special Missions and aftermarket modifications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering, 10+ years of experience, and US work authorization. Strong CATIA V5 and metals/structures experience preferred.