Senior Flight Controls Systems Engineer – Fly-by-Wire

Job summary

Integrate Fly-by-Wire and secondary flight control systems into aircraft, coordinating interfaces and requirements across suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Develop and support verification, testing, certification, and in-service troubleshooting, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Job details

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 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. Requirements Development & Systems Engineering 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. Verification, Validation & Certification 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. In-Service Support & Troubleshooting 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. Qualifications 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. Technical Expertise 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 Modeling & Engineering Tools 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. Professional Skills 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. Language Requirements Fluency in English and French is required. Travel Requirements 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

What you’ll do

Integrate Fly-by-Wire and secondary flight control systems into aircraft, coordinating interfaces and requirements across suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Develop and support verification, testing, certification, 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 engineering 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 knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, and fluency in English and French.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• English · Preferred
• Validation · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems
• Secondary Flight Controls
• Aircraft Systems Integration
• Systems Requirements Development
• 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
• Technical Communication

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Consulting

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