Senior Engineering Professional – Fly-By-Wire (FBW) & Secondary Flight Control Systems

Job summary

Lead aircraft-level integration of Fly-By-Wire and secondary flight control systems, including requirements development, design evaluation, analysis, and testing. Troubleshoot aircraft issues, support certification to applicable standards, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Job details

Job Title: Senior Engineering Professional – Fly-By-Wire (FBW) & Secondary Flight Control Systems Location: Dorval, QC, Canada Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Engineering professional specializing in Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for aircraft-level system integration, technical requirements development, design evaluation, testing, troubleshooting, and certification of flight control systems. The role involves working closely with system suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure flight control systems meet aircraft performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead the integration of Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems at the aircraft level. Support the development of system concepts, design approaches, and engineering philosophies in collaboration with suppliers. Conduct and review engineering analyses to assess design concepts and technical feasibility. Develop, validate, and verify Flight Control System technical requirements. Prepare and review technical specifications, test procedures, and test reports. Support and execute system testing on test rigs and aircraft. Troubleshoot in-service aircraft issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with aerospace development and certification standards, including ARP4754. Support certification activities and ensure compliance with applicable FAA/EASA Part 25 requirements. Participate in engineering trade-off studies and lifecycle cost assessments for future aircraft programs. Ensure system designs and equipment implementations comply with established engineering standards. Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to supplier facilities, regulatory authorities, aircraft assembly lines, completion centers, and flight test facilities in Montreal, Toronto, and Wichita. Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum 7 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Direct experience in the definition and certification of at least one Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and/or Secondary Flight Control System. Strong understanding of aircraft systems engineering, system integration, and certification processes. Knowledge of aircraft system interfaces, including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, and autopilot systems. Working knowledge of FAA/EASA Part 25 certification requirements. Familiarity with ARP4754 development processes. Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow simulation environments. Fluency in both English and French. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in modeling and dynamic simulation of electrical and hydraulic flight control actuators. Familiarity with simulation tools such as ADAMS. Knowledge of aircraft design tools such as CATIA. Experience with requirements management tools. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Key Competencies: Strong analytical and engineering problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively under pressure and within cross-functional teams. Customer-focused mindset, initiative, adaptability, and sound engineering judgment. High level of accountability, integrity, and commitment to results.

What you’ll do

Lead aircraft-level integration of Fly-By-Wire and secondary flight control systems, including requirements development, design evaluation, analysis, and testing. Troubleshoot aircraft issues, support certification to applicable standards, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline, at least seven years of aerospace experience, and direct experience defining and certifying at least one Fly-By-Wire or secondary flight control system. Candidates need aircraft systems integration and certification knowledge, familiarity with FAA/EASA Part 25 and ARP4754, experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow, and fluency in English and French.

Listed skills

• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Fly-By-Wire Systems
• Secondary Flight Control Systems
• Aircraft Systems Integration
• Systems Engineering
• Technical Requirements Development
• System Verification And Validation
• Aircraft Certification
• Root Cause Analysis
• Troubleshooting
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• Stateflow
• FAA/EASA Part 25
• ARP4754
• Electrical And Hydraulic Systems
• Dynamic Simulation

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation

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