Technical Expert Engineering, Structures (14191)

Axius Group LLC; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Bombardier in Canada seeks a Technical Expert in Engineering, Structures & Systems Design Integration to lead cross-functional teams ensuring compliant, manufacturable, and certifiable designs across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 15+ years in aerospace, expertise in structures/systems integration, and fluency in French and English. Expect hybrid work with a day shift and active involvement in certification strategies and DFMA practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of aerospace engineering experience.
• Expertise in aircraft structures and/or systems integration, design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and MS Office; knowledge of NX and Teamcenter.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of conceptual layouts and integration solutions for structures and systems across the complete airframe.
• Define and manage interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Perform and lead trade studies and optimization activities (weight, cost, performance, manufacturability).
• Act as a focal point across stress, systems, interiors, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mass properties, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Coordinate technical alignment with partners, suppliers, and other Bombardier engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Support verification & validation (V&V), test definition, and execution; ensure airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Education

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

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

Job description

SUMMARYThe Technical Expert Engineering, Structures & Systems Design Integration acts as a key integrator and technical authority, ensuring seamless integration of aircraft structures and systems across the full product lifecycle. This position is based at the Administrative Centre (CA) within Aerospace Canada, on a regular day shift, and leads cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, manufacturable, and certifiable designs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDesign Integration & Architecture: Lead development of conceptual layouts and integration solutions for structures and systems across the complete airframe.Define and manage interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture to ensure compatibility and performance.Perform and lead trade studies and optimization activities (weight, cost, performance, manufacturability).Cross-functional Leadership: Act as a focal point across stress, systems, interiors, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mass properties, manufacturing, and quality teams.Coordinate technical alignment with partners, suppliers, and other Bombardier engineering teams.Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.Design Development & Industrialization: Generate preliminary and detailed design concepts using 3D modeling tools.Support production, manufacturing, and shop floor issue resolution.Ensure robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).Certification, Validation & Compliance: Support verification & validation (V&V), test definition, and execution; ensure designs meet airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.Contribute to certification strategy, compliance demonstration, and qualification requirements.Program & Change Management: Manage engineering modifications through full lifecycle and configuration control processes.Provide input to impact assessments (technical, cost, schedule, risks) and track and manage technical risks, dependencies, and design maturity.Provide clear status reporting to project and functional leadership.Continuous Improvement & Digital Engineering: Ensure PLM data integrity and configuration management (ENOVIA/Teamcenter).Contribute to process improvements, design standards, and lessons learned.KNOWLEDGEAircraft structures and/or systems installation and integration.Configuration development, preliminary sizing, and detailed design.Design for manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization.Materials & processes, GD&T, and aerospace design standards.Weight control and optimization.Certification requirements (CAR/FAR/CS) and compliance processes.Tools: CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and MS Office (proficiency); NX, Teamcenter, PLM systems, and configuration control (knowledge).Aircraft systems operation and interfaces; manufacturing processes and capabilities.In-service operation and maintenance constraints (asset) and aircraft interiors integration (asset).COMPETENCIESAbility to lead technical integration across multiple stakeholders.Ability to work in high-pressure, complex program environments.Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills.Fluent in French and English (mandatory).EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredBachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering or related industry.Expertise in aircraft structures and/or systems integration, design for manufacturing and assembly, GD&T, and certification requirements (CAR/FAR/CS).Proficiency in CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and MS Office.Fluent in French and English.Preferred (assets)Knowledge of NX and Teamcenter.Understanding of in-service operation and maintenance constraints.Experience with aircraft interiors integration.WORKING CONDITIONSRegular employee status, day shift.Flexible and hybrid work is promoted by Bombardier when applicable.Work location: Administrative Centre (CA), Aerospace Canada.Must work effectively in high-pressure, complex program environments.WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCEWork authorization and security-clearance requirements were not specified in the posting.This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and the responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties or specific to any individual employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.The supervisor’s signature acknowledges approval of this job description. By signing below, the employee acknowledges that s/he understands the requirements, essential job duties, and responsibilities of the position.