Senior Structural Design Engineer, Bombardier Defense

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak‑performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry and beyond.

By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well‑being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Below are responsibilities and tasks you will perform:

• Investigate design build issues and develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions
• Author temporary engineering to resolve build issues in a timely manner
• Dispositioning aircraft non‑conformances including rework instructions (MRB)
• Perform aircraft and engineering drawing investigation and coordination with affected engineering disciplines, Quality Assurance and operations manufacturing representatives
• Design Flight Test engineering change requests and coordinate with work package owners
• Author engineering to define structural special instructions or restrictions
• Design and Release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations

The following qualifications and skills are required or preferred:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited University
• Minimum of 8 years industry experience
• Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• Experience in Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications is required
• Experience supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications is required
• Experience of leading a team of engineers is required
• Minimum of 20,000 hours on CATIA V5
• Proficient in CATIA V5 Workbenches:
  Assembly Design, Part Design (Boolean Operations), Aerospace Sheet metal, Tubing Design, Kinematics and Electrical Harness Routing are a plus
• Experience in Siemens NX is a plus
• Experience in Teamcenter PLM is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self‑starter
• Proficiency with MS Office tools:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint; all other computer systems and software are a plus
• Any aircraft or manufacturing experience (additional skill)
• Experience in Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications is a plus

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Senior Structural Design Engineer, Bombardier Defense

Primary Location Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization Learjet Inc

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10210 Senior Structural Design Engineer, Bombardier Defense

Nearest Major Market:
Wichita