Flight Control Engineer

Flight Controls Engineer (Fly-By-Wire & Secondary Systems)

Senior Professional Engineer, FBW and Secondary Flight Control System

This range is provided by Global Partner Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

CA $38.00/hr - CA $48.00/hr

Location: Montreal, QC – Hybrid (2 days/week on-site)

Contract: 12 months

Controlled Goods Clearance required

Start date: beginning of 2026

Status: Consultant/Freelance/Self employed/Independent Contractor

No overtime expected: regular workday with some flexibility.

Occasional travel to suppliers

We are looking for a Senior Professional Engineer with expertise in Fly-by-Wire (FBW) and Secondary Flight Control Systems to support existing programs and contribute to future aerospace innovations. This role involves system integration, supplier coordination, and participation in certification activities.

• Integrate FBW and Secondary Flight Control systems on aircraft.
• Collaborate with suppliers on design concepts and philosophies.
• Perform and review feasibility analyses.
• Develop, validate, and verify technical requirements.
• Prepare and review test procedures; execute rig and aircraft testing.
• Support certification activities through test reports.
• Troubleshoot in-service issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ARP
  4754 development process
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• Participate in trade‑off studies and lifecycle cost analysis for future programs.
• Provide on‑site support at final assembly lines, completion centers, and flight test facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
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• 7+ years aerospace experience.
• Direct involvement in definition and certification of FBW and/or Secondary Flight Control systems
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• Strong understanding of system integration and certification processes.
• Knowledge of Part 25 certification
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• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
  ; familiarity with ADAMS and CATIA is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office and requirements management tools.

• Excellent communication in English (French is an asset).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Organized, self‑motivated, team player, customer‑focused.
• Ability to work under pressure with initiative and integrity.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Assurance

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing