Senior Fly-By-Wire & Secondary Flight Control Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Fly-By-Wire & Secondary Flight Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for defining and certifying Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and/or Secondary Flight Control Systems. This role involves aircraft flight control system integration, developing, validating, and verifying system requirements, and supporting aircraft certification activities. The engineer will also be involved in troubleshooting in-service issues and performing trade studies. The position requires a strong understanding of aircraft systems, Part 25 certification requirements, and development processes like ARP4754. Experience with modeling and simulation tools is also important.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of aerospace industry experience
- Direct experience defining and certifying at least one Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and/or Secondary Flight Control System
- Experience with aircraft flight control system integration
- Experience developing, validating, and verifying flight control system requirements
- Experience preparing and reviewing: Technical requirements, Test procedures, Test reports
- Experience executing test rig and aircraft testing
- Experience supporting aircraft certification activities
- Experience troubleshooting in-service aircraft issues
- Knowledge of Part 25 certification requirements
- Knowledge of ARP4754 development processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Fluent in English and French
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated initiative, innovation, adaptability, accountability, integrity, and sound engineering judgment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with modeling and dynamic simulation of flight control electrical and hydraulic actuators
- Familiarity with ADAMS
- Familiarity with CATIA
- Experience with requirements management tools
- Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier facilities, regulatory authorities, assembly sites, and test centers, including Wichita, KS
Responsibilities
- Defining and certifying at least one Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and/or Secondary Flight Control System
- Aircraft flight control system integration
- Developing, validating, and verifying flight control system requirements
- Preparing and reviewing technical requirements, test procedures, and test reports
- Executing test rig and aircraft testing
- Supporting aircraft certification activities
- Troubleshooting in-service aircraft issues
- Root cause analysis
- Corrective action development and implementation
- Supporting trade studies and lifecycle cost analysis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
