Senior Flight Sciences Engineer - Flight Test & Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita, KS seeks a senior aerospace engineer to specialize in Aircraft Performance and flight testing. You will analyze flight data, develop test techniques, and support certification processes with TC/FAA/EASA standards.

A strong background in flight testing and aircraft systems is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 8+ years in aviation engineering are expected, with 5+ years in flight testing (Stability & Control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in aviation.
• 5+ years of direct flight testing experience in Aircraft Stability & Control and Aircraft Performance (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, takeoff, landing, and mission performance (preferred).
• Awareness of FAA & EASA Part 25 certification requirements (preferred).
• Proficient in Python, VBA, MATLAB, C#, C++, or FORTRAN; working in Windows and UNIX environments (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in Aircraft Performance.
• Analyze ground and flight test data including desktop simulations.
• Provide timely analysis of predicted results and post-flight data.
• Develop flight test techniques, equipment, or processes.
• Write/review test documentation and conformity reports to support schedules.
• Create flight test reports showing certification compliance (TC/FAA/EASA).
• Provide technical support to Flight Operations and project teams.

Skills

Flight testing experience

Python

MATLAB

C++

General programming

MS Office

Teamwork

Written and oral communication

initiative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

VBA

FORTRAN

Windows/UNIX

Job description

Bombardier Transportation GmbH in Wichita, KS seeks a senior aerospace engineer to specialize in Aircraft Performance and flight testing. You will analyze flight data, develop test techniques, and support certification processes with TC/FAA/EASA standards.

A strong background in flight testing and aircraft systems is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 8+ years in aviation engineering are expected, with 5+ years in flight testing (Stability & Control