Senior Flight Test Engineer (Hybrid: Mirabel, Quebec

Capgemini • Montreal, QC

5d • $76,200 - $176,590 • Hybrid

About The Position

Capgemini Engineering, a global leader in engineering services, brings together an international team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world's most innovative companies realize their full potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think differently to deliver unique R&D and engineering services across industries. Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

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

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
• 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

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: Senior