Flight Test Engineer

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)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

As part of the Flight Operations group within Bombardier Flight Test Center, based in Wichita, KS, Flight Test Engineers (FTEs) are a key part of our ability to test and certify cutting edge business aircraft. FTEs are a key part of our ability to test and certify aircraft, working in a focal role for all flight operations on test aircraft.

FTEs will fly on every test mission alongside Test Pilots to conduct testing, operate test equipment and record results. FTEs are typically assigned to a single program or Flight Test Vehicle, and the Senior FTE role will include leading a team of several FTEs to excute program needs.

FTEs will generally build familiarity with all testing disciplines required to certify Part 25 aircraft, as well as becoming knowledgeable with the design and operation of the aircraft which they are assigned to. FTEs are expected to be fast learners, and comfortable with operating in a dynamic, flexible and technically challenging environment, with high levels of autonomy and responsibility. The onboard environment can be physically challenging, with a requirement to operate under elevated g, low cabin pressures, turbulence and extreme temperatures.

FTEs work closely with all parts of the support team at BFTC and the wider Bombardier community, including engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, project management, controllers and others. Excellent communication skills are required, and FTEs will be expected to display leadership abilities in all activities.

This position requires regular onsite support, and full time remote work is not available.

• Executes intermediate to complex engineering assignments requiring familiarity with several fields
  of engineering
• Conducts research into various fields of engineering to investigate, re-evaluate and apply results of
  this research to solve practical problems
• Identifies and reports on defects and deficiencies in work done by others. Prepares progress reports.
• Recommends changes in plans and specifications to suit special conditions.
• Develops innovative engineering techniques
• Generates documentation for approval by others.
• Reviews part of documentation prepared by others and recommends approval.
• May be responsible for small work packages.

You may also be expected to perform the following:

• Test planning, readiness, execution and reporting
• Flying onboard experimental aircraft as a crew member following appropriate training.
• Operating all cabin experimental provisions and mission specific test instrumentation, while conducting tests and recording results.
• Communication and coordination of efforts relating to testing activities with all other disciplines
• Test documentation and reporting, including technical review and generation of test plans,…