Sr. Engineering - Hydromechanical

Job Details: Job Location: Bombardier Wichita - Wichita, KS 67209, Salary Range: Undisclosed, SUMMARY

The Senior Engineering - Hydromechanical position is responsible for supporting the definition, specification, design, analysis, modification, testing, validation, certification, and integration of aircraft hydro-mechanical systems, including flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear systems. This role coordinates development activities with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure successful system design, certification, delivery, and technical resolution throughout each phase of product development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support the integration of flight control, hydraulic, and/or landing gear systems through definition, specification, design, analysis, modification, testing, and certification activities
Coordinate product development activities between system suppliers and affected work packages to support program objectives
Ensure successful design, validation, certification, and delivery of assigned hydro-mechanical systems
Author, review, and approve development phase deliverables, qualification documentation, certification reports, and technical presentations as required
Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues in a cross-functional engineering environment
Review system design data, technical documentation, supplier analyses, and requirements compliance evidence for quality and completeness
Validate and verify system requirements and performance through design reviews, analyses, rig testing, aircraft testing, and qualification activities
Define, prepare, and execute qualification and certification tests in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Liaise with stress, loads, reliability, maintainability and safety, simulation, customer support, and operations support teams
Comply with company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications: KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of hydro-mechanical system design, integration, development, testing, and certification
Knowledge of aircraft flight control, hydraulic, and landing gear systems and related system interfaces
Working knowledge of airworthiness regulations, certification processes, qualification testing, and requirements verification
Ability to review supplier analyses, technical documentation, design data, and certification evidence for quality and compliance
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required; experience with CATIA, Matlab, and Simulink is preferred

COMPETENCIES

Strong technical judgment and cross-functional problem-solving ability
Clear oral communication and technical writing skills
Ability to work effectively with suppliers, customers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders
Self-motivated, organized, autonomous, and able to work under limited supervision
Strong sense of responsibility, initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
Ability to identify issues and obstacles, follow up on action items, and communicate progress effectively

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required
Minimum of seven to ten years of relevant engineering experience required
Experience with the design, integration, development, and certification of hydro-mechanical systems required
Experience validating and verifying system requirements and performance through design reviews, analyses, rig testing, and aircraft testing required
Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, qualification documentation, or certification reports preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
Repetitive use of the hands, wrists, and arms due to computer usage
Work is primarily performed in an office or engineering environment with occasional exposure to test, laboratory, aircraft, or shop environments
Short-term travel may be required to support testing, technical reviews, or project assignments
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
If a security clearance is required:

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirements
Successful candidates must be able to obtain required Program Access approval, if applicable