Senior Structural Design Engineer Hybrid Aerospace Role

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead structural design and integration for Learjet programs. The role requires extensive CATIA V5 experience, hands-on work with aircraft modifications, and collaboration with manufacturing and QA teams.

You will manage engineering tasks, support MRB resolutions, and guide a team of engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality structural installations for Special Missions programs. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in structural design or related field.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required per ITAR.
• Experience in Special Missions or aftermarket modifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• 15,000 hours on CATIA V5; proficiency in CATIA V5 Workbenches.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-starter; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Investigate design-build issues and develop structural solutions.
• Author temporary engineering to resolve build issues promptly.
• Dispositioning aircraft non-conformances with MRB instructions.
• Coordinate drawings with affected disciplines, QA, and operations.
• Design flight test engineering change requests and coordinate with owners.
• Define structural special instructions or restrictions.
• Design and release structural and systems installations for Special Missions.

Skills

Team leadership

CATIA V5 hours

MS Office

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Manufacturing experience

Aircraft modifications

Special Missions experience

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Eng

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking a Senior Structural Design Engineer to lead structural design and integration for Learjet programs. The role requires extensive CATIA V5 experience, hands-on work with aircraft modifications, and collaboration with manufacturing and QA teams.

You will manage engineering tasks, support MRB resolutions, and guide a team of engineers to deliver compliant, high-quality structural installations for Special Missions programs. Strong communication is essential.