Chief Engineering - Aircraft Systems (Landing Gear, Brakes, Air, Fuel)

Do you have a professional experience of 15 years minimum in design and integration, have you worked in aeronautics and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for an Aircraft Systems Specialist to join our Chief Engineering team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work with cross-functional teams to oversee developments in the following areas: landing gear, brakes, air, fuel.

You will be part of the A220 Chief Engineering team responsible for overseeing the developments of the whole Energy perimeter: landing gear, brakes, air and fuel systems, engine, APU (Auxiliary power Unit), fire detection and protection, throttle quadrant.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as landing gear, brakes, air, fuel systems specialist will be to:

• Define aircraft requirements and objectives for design modifications in order to obtain an optimum overall product, and ensure engineering solutions comply with these requirements throughout the design process;
• Define and ensure timely delivery of engineering solutions to satisfy safety, customer and program requirements;
• Provide decisions on design and technology trade-offs in the best interest of the overall product strategy.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Oversee product developments in a multi functional and multi disciplinary environment, within Airbus and with our suppliers;
• Be actively at the heart of the decision-making process for the short- / mid- / long-term future of the A220;
• Develop skills in system architecture within a large technical perimeter;
• Guide and motivate engineering and supplier teams to deliver engineering solutions and modifications on schedule, and in compliance with product requirements;
• Assist customer support and production teams in defining root cause and solutions to issues affecting these areas;
• Work with Program teams to assign and manage priorities for engineering development in your assigned area;
• Support sales campaigns through definition of the right configuration, technical presentations, performance assessments and guarantees, and the identification of product customization requirements and product evolution to meet customer needs. Act as the Technical Authority towards customers.

Your boarding pass:

• You have a Bachelor or Master University degree in Engineering or equivalent field;
• You have a minimum of 15 years of experience in design and integration of one or several of the following systems: landing gear, brakes, air, fuel;
• Proven experience working with customer support, production and/or supply chain personnel to understand cross-functional interactions in the your perimeter;
• Ability to lead transverse technical and cross-functional teams and ability to challenge technical solutions;
• Capability to present solutions and plans to senior management, suppliers and customers;
• Awareness of the process to develop aircraft systems’ changes;
• Understanding of Part 25 airworthiness compliance process as applicable to your role (a plus).

Due to the sector of activity (aerospace), frequent contacts with Airbus entities worldwide, and interactions with suppliers and clients also located across the globe, proficiency in English is required for this position.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Take your career to a new level and apply now!

This job requires an awareness of potential non-compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as this is the foundation of the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.