Senior Technical Expert, Engineering, Airworthiness

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us? 

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. 

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

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

Senior Technical Expert, Airworthiness

Technical Leadership

• Lead and coordinate technical resolution for complex issues related to foreign authority validation activities
• Lead and coordinate resolution to CAW, Delegation and Certification related issues with Regulators (ie. Table of Concordance, DAPM, DAO, Compliance etc.)
• Key SME participant in Knowledge Domain and Technical Risk Oversight activities
• Influence industry standards - Active panel member/chair on Airworthiness related committees
• Educate other specialists within the group and beyond on technical decision making and influence
• Provide recommendations for promotions from ES to SES
• Propose implementation/certification guidance for technical innovations based on knowledge of industry/regulatory emerging regulations or lack thereof
• Recommend new cost-effective engineering solutions through Knowledge Domains and Programs
• Participate in internal DAO and Authority PVI audits and provide technical guidance for resolution of findings
• Provide guidance and lead initiatives related to the rulemaking process
• Develop network of contact throughout Industry
• Lead and coordinate the A/C level requirement and design solution development through the DR&O, ARD, IDD, RMAS etc development and production -Includes coordinating with other functions to ensure completeness and cohesiveness -Lead and Coordinate technically the V&V efforts at A/C level
• Support derivative MR&O development (review and acceptance)
• Prepare DR&O/ARD derivative and peer work
• Lead and coordinate the PR investigation and resolution process for A/C level issues Customer Facing – problem resolution in support of Delivery and STC’s & support to customer advisory councils
• Participate in Commodity Strategy reviews with Sourcing
• Identify opportunities with Sourcing for program cost savings

Technical Competency

• Support problem solving in the Knowledge Domain across product lines
• Collect/Validate Lessons Learned in own Domain in support of Knowledge Owner
• Research technical developments in the industry to remain aware of emerging regulations
• Perform RoM business cases and statements of work for technical studies and aircraft studies having multi-disciplinary inputs
• Provide guidance and contribute the digital evolution for certification related tools and processes
• Provide guidance to Applicant for Issue Papers (IP), Certification Memos (CM), Certification Review Item (CRI), Certification Action Item (CAI)
• Support technical specialist development of Means of Compliance (MoC) for new or novel regulatory interpretations
• Technical guidance to Strat Tech, Defense, Programs, Contracts, Customer Support and CARB
• Technical process oversight and adherence to TRL, Maturity & Exit Gate Criteria
• Maintain competitive landscape of technologies and performance of non-Bombardier models
• Lead Strat Tech team thinking regarding certification, safety and produceability of projects
• Share Industry and Regulatory Development with KD`s
• Participate in LOI peer review activities
• Support programs in Major Manufacturing issues – Major RNC’s, Major Non-Disclosure
• Technical guidance to Strat Tech, Defense, Programs, Contracts, Customer Support and CARB
• Works with the Safety team to execute A/C Level Safety, Reliability and Security processes

How to thrive in this role?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering; a PhD in a related field is considered an asset.
• 15+ years of experience in aerospace engineering, with deep expertise in a specialized technical domain.
• Proven experience supporting multiple aerospace development programs from concept through certification and/or entry into service.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert with the ability to influence technical decisions and mentor others.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and their interactions, with broad cross-functional and systems-level knowledge.
• Ability to represent the organization with customers, partners, suppliers, and regulatory authorities in areas of expertise.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and a reputation for excellence within the aerospace industry, international recognition is considered an asset.

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

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals. 

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job  Senior Technical Expert, Engineering, Airworthiness 

Primary Location BAN

Organization  Aerospace Canada

Shift  Day job

Employee Status Regular 

Requisition  15566  Senior Technical Expert, Engineering, Airworthiness