Stability & Control Engineer

Job Description:

Job SummaryAs a member of the Flight Sciences Group, you will serve as a technical resource for analysis, testing, and documentation in the areas of Stability, Control, and Aerodynamics. This role supports the design, development, certification, production, and in-service activities of De Havilland portfolio of aircraft, with a strong emphasis on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis. Working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment, the engineer will lead, or support engineering activity related to aircraft involved with air transport, firefighting, search and rescue.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform Stability & Control analyses using in-house tools and methods.Support aerodynamic and aircraft handling assessments through CFD analysis and interpretation of results.Contribute to the development and refinement of dynamic flight simulation models.Provide support to production and flight test teams for aircraft handling related issues and non-conformances.Develop, maintain, and apply in-house software, analytical methods, and simulation tools.Collaborate with internal disciplines and external partners/suppliers to ensure efficient data flow and informed decision-making.Prepare high-quality technical documentation, including Reports, Test Plans, Requirements Documents, Work Statements, and Cost Estimates.Conduct analyses and produce documentation demonstrating compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations.Stay current with advancements in aerodynamic methods, CFD techniques, and regulatory requirements.Participate in accident investigation activities as needed.Maintain close collaboration with internal groups including Stress, Weights, Flight Controls, Customer Engineering, Airworthiness, Systems, Testing, Production, and In-Service Support.Communicate effectively with external suppliers, partners, and certification authorities.Support activities that may require occasional travel.SkillsStrong problem-solving abilities and creativity, with the capability to manage a large volume of aircraft handling and aerodynamic analyses within schedule and cost constraints.Ability to interpret CFD, simulation, and flight-test data to resolve aircraft handling issues under tight deadlines.Commitment to developing and implementing innovative aerodynamic and stability-analysis tools, methods, and processes.RequirementsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.Strong academic background in Stability and Control, aerodynamics, and preliminary aircraft design.Demonstrated aptitude and experience in CFD analysis is an asset.Experience with wind tunnel testing and/or flight testing is an asset.Familiarity with programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, or C++, and experience with UNIX environmentsExperience with dynamic flight simulations using commercial tools such as MATLAB/Simulink Familiarity with MATRIXx is an asset.Familiarity with FlightScape Insight Analysis is an asset.Basic understanding of aircraft structures and systems, and familiarity with airworthiness regulations, is desirable.Strong skills in preparing technical reports and presentations using standard office software.Familiarity with Star-CCM+, SpaceClaim, Pointwise, Paraview, NSU3D are assets

Job Ident #: 1921

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Job Info

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com