Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer – Fly-by-Wire
- Dorval, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Minimum 7 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer - Fly-by-Wire
Employment Options: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, or Direct Hire
Contract Duration: 6-12 months, where applicable
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, typically 2-3 days per week onsite; subject to change
Locations: Montreal, QC; Toronto, ON; Wichita, KS; Hartford, CT; Dallas, TX; Opa Locka, FL; or Tucson, AZ
Travel: Occasional travel to supplier facilities, regulatory authorities, final assembly lines, completion centers, and flight-test facilities
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer to support the integration, development, testing, certification, and in-service support of Fly-by-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems for aircraft programs.
This position will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from early concepts and system requirements through integration, verification, aircraft testing, certification, and in-service troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate will have direct aerospace experience with flight control system definition, integration, and certification, along with a strong understanding of aircraft electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Flight Controls Systems Integration
Education & Experience
Candidates Should Have Knowledge Or Experience In
Occasional Travel May Be Required To Support
Employment Options: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, or Direct Hire
Contract Duration: 6-12 months, where applicable
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, typically 2-3 days per week onsite; subject to change
Locations: Montreal, QC; Toronto, ON; Wichita, KS; Hartford, CT; Dallas, TX; Opa Locka, FL; or Tucson, AZ
Travel: Occasional travel to supplier facilities, regulatory authorities, final assembly lines, completion centers, and flight-test facilities
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer to support the integration, development, testing, certification, and in-service support of Fly-by-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems for aircraft programs.
This position will work across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from early concepts and system requirements through integration, verification, aircraft testing, certification, and in-service troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate will have direct aerospace experience with flight control system definition, integration, and certification, along with a strong understanding of aircraft electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
Flight Controls Systems Integration
- Perform the integration of Fly-by-Wire and Secondary Flight Control Systems into the aircraft.
- Support the development of system concepts, architectures, design approaches, and technical philosophies in collaboration with flight control system suppliers.
- Perform and review engineering analyses to assess system concepts and technical feasibility.
- Coordinate flight control system interfaces with related aircraft systems, including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight systems.
- Ensure system designs and equipment implementations meet applicable aircraft requirements and engineering standards.
- Develop, review, validate, and verify technical requirements for flight control systems.
- Maintain clear traceability between system requirements, design solutions, verification activities, and certification evidence.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with the ARP4754 development process.
- Support technical trade studies and lifecycle cost evaluations for current and future aircraft programs.
- Work closely with suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout system development and integration.
- Develop and review verification and test procedures.
- Execute and support testing using system test rigs and aircraft.
- Analyze test results and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare and review technical test reports supporting aircraft certification activities.
- Support compliance activities associated with Part 25 aircraft certification.
- Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, test organizations, and regulatory stakeholders as required.
- Investigate flight control system issues affecting in-service aircraft.
- Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
- Define and implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical support to aircraft production, final assembly, completion, flight-test, and in-service teams as required.
- Support resolution of complex system and interface issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.
- Direct involvement in the definition and certification of at least one Fly-by-Wire and/or Secondary Flight Control System.
- Strong understanding of aircraft systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, and certification.
Candidates Should Have Knowledge Or Experience In
- Fly-by-Wire (FBW) flight control systems
- Primary and secondary flight controls
- Flight control system architecture and integration
- Aircraft electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autoflight interfaces
- Systems requirements development and verification
- Aircraft and test-rig testing
- Troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
- ARP4754 development processes
- Part 25 certification
- Supplier technical coordination
- Aircraft certification documentation
- Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
- Experience modeling or performing dynamic simulations of flight control electrical and hydraulic actuators is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with ADAMS or similar simulation environments is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with CATIA is considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience with requirements management tools is considered an asset.
- Strong systems-level engineering judgment and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong organization and ownership of assigned technical responsibilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and support time-sensitive aircraft issues.
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, professional integrity, and results-oriented decision-making.
- Customer-focused approach to engineering support and problem resolution.
- Fluency in English and French is required.
Occasional Travel May Be Required To Support
- Supplier facilities and regulatory authorities
- Final assembly activities in Montreal and Toronto
- Completion Center activities in Montreal
- Flight Test Center activities in Wichita
More about this job
Responsibilities
Integrate Fly-by-Wire and secondary flight control systems into aircraft, coordinating interfaces and developing system requirements across the engineering lifecycle. Support verification, testing, certification, supplier coordination, and in-service troubleshooting, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, at least 7 years of relevant aerospace experience, and direct involvement in defining and certifying at least one Fly-by-Wire and/or secondary flight control system. Candidates should have strong systems engineering and certification knowledge, working familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, and fluency in English and French.
Skills
- Fly-By-Wire Systems Integration
- Secondary Flight Controls
- Aircraft Systems Engineering
- Requirements Development
- Requirements Traceability
- Verification and Validation
- Aircraft Certification
- ARP4754
- Part 25 Certification
- Aircraft Electrical, Hydraulic, Avionics, and Autoflight Interfaces
- Aircraft and Test-Rig Testing
- Troubleshooting and Root-Cause Analysis
- Supplier Technical Coordination
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Stateflow
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Keywords
- Fly-By-Wire
- Secondary Flight Controls
- Flight Control System Architecture
- Aircraft Systems Integration
- Systems Requirements
- Requirements Traceability
- ARP4754
- Part 25 Certification
- Verification and Validation
- Aircraft Certification
- System Test Rigs
- Aircraft Testing
- Electrical Actuators
- Hydraulic Actuators
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Stateflow
- ADAMS
- CATIA
- Requirements Management Tools
- Supplier Coordination
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Autoflight Systems
- Avionics
- Aircraft Hydraulics
- Aircraft Electrical Systems
- Flight Testing
- Technical Trade Studies
- Certification Documentation
- English and French