Junior Flight Test Engineer (Hybrid: Mirabel, Quebec)

Capgemini • Montreal, QC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are same.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Strong background in flight test engineering, aircraft systems, or performance evaluation
• Proven experience working in regulated aerospace environments
• Solid knowledge of certification and airworthiness processes
• Ability to translate operational needs into structured, compliant technical solutions
• Fluent in French and English
• Strong systems thinking and structured problem-solving
• Ability to challenge legacy practices constructively
• Detail-oriented with a strong safety and compliance mindset
• Influential communicator capable of driving alignment without formal authority
• Comfortable balancing innovation with regulatory constraints

Nice To Haves

• Experience in flight test process improvement with focus on processes
• Familiarity with flight test data systems, instrumentation strategies, and analysis frameworks
• Knowledge of certification standards (CS-25 / FAR-25) and authority interactions
• Experience across multiple aircraft programs (civil, military, or derivatives)
• Change-management or continuous-improvement experience is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise in flight test engineering, aircraft systems, and flight mechanics
• Support flight test campaigns through methodology definition rather than direct day-to-day mission execution
• Act as a reference point for complex or non-standard test cases
• Lead the revamp, harmonization, and standardization of flight test processes across programs
• Develop and evolve flight test methodologies to improve safety, efficiency, and data quality
• Identify gaps, redundancies, and inefficiencies in existing test practices and propose improvements
• Drive the adoption of best practices across aircraft programs and flight test domains
• Define and deploy modern flight test tools (planning, instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis, reporting)
• Support digital transformation initiatives (e.g., model-based approaches, automation, digital twins)
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure tools are fit-for-purpose and certification-ready
• Establish clear governance for tool qualification, usage, and configuration control
• Ensure all methodologies, tools, and processes comply with EASA / FAA certification frameworks
• Maintain alignment with CS-25 / FAR-25 and internal airworthiness requirements
• Support audits, certification reviews, and authority interactions related to flight test activities
• Ensure traceability, data integrity, and documentation rigor throughout the test lifecycle
• Interface with Design Offices, Flight Test Operations, Chief Engineers, and Program Management
• Support change management and stakeholder alignment across international and multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor and technically support flight test engineers on methodologies and best practices

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level