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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Landing Gear Control Systems Specialist

Aerospace EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMirabel, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or another relevant Engineering field from a recognized university, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of 10 years of Systems Engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in landing gear retraction, extension, steering, monitoring, and indication functional requirements, including their contribution to aircraft performance, design features, architecture, components, and technologies.
  • Technical understanding of aircraft control dynamics and flight-envelope limitations, and proficiency in physical and logical integration with airframe structures and hydraulic and electrical power sources.
  • Knowledge of fluid mechanics and key hydraulic components, such as actuators and electrical control valves.
  • Knowledge of landing gear position sensing and signal integration with other aircraft systems, monitoring architectures, and Crew Alerting System logic.
  • Experience in at least one complete development cycle of a Landing System and its components, from preliminary design to entry into service, demonstrating understanding of Systems Engineering principles and the product lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with Part 25 regulations for ATA 32 and the aircraft certification process.
  • Familiarity with relevant standards such as ARP4754, DO-160, and DO-178.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to developing innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
  • Ability to take initiative, act independently and with integrity, and demonstrate responsibility in a high-pressure partner and supplier environment.
  • Interpersonal and influencing skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
  • Organizational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary technical and product-development projects, ensuring delivery on time, within cost, and to the required quality and processes.
  • Provide clear governance and manage stakeholders effectively.
  • Review and approve supplier systems and equipment designs, including design-to-requirements, design verification and qualification, and participation in supplier development.
  • Manage requirements evolution, flow-down, validation, and verification.
  • Ensure system integration across the complete product lifecycle.
  • Manage interfaces with other aircraft systems.
  • Proactively resolve issues to maintain or improve product maturity.
  • Develop and implement troubleshooting plans, lead technical investigations and root-cause analyses, and identify robust design solutions.
  • Support system ground and flight testing by developing test procedures, supporting test preparation, and validating test data.
  • Prepare, review, and approve required engineering documentation.
  • Interface with company functions including Experts, Specialists, Procurement, Program, Customer Services, Flight Test, the Chief Engineering Office, and Final Assembly Line teams, and develop professional relationships.
  • Contribute technical knowledge within the Landing Gear Control (retraction, extension, and steering) and Monitoring and Indication Systems areas, and provide mentoring for technical development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of electronics and Avionics Control Units.
  • Prior experience working directly with suppliers.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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