Structures & Systems Design Integration Expert

As a Technical Expert, you will act as a key integrator and technical authority, ensuring seamless integration of aircraft structures and systems across the full product lifecycle.
You will:
Lead the development of conceptual layouts and integration solutions for structures and systems across the complete airframe.
Define and manage interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture to ensure compatibility and performance.
Perform and lead trade studies and optimization activities (weight, cost, performance, manufacturability).
2. Cross-functional Leadership
Act as a focal point across multidisciplinary teams: stress, systems, interiors, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mass properties, manufacturing, and quality.
Coordinate technical alignment with partners, suppliers, and other engineering teams.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.
Generate preliminary and detailed design concepts using 3D modeling tools.
Support production, manufacturing, and shop floor issue resolution
Ensure robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
4. Certification, Validation & Compliance
Support verification & validation (V&V), test definition, and execution.
Ensure designs meet airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to certification strategy, compliance demonstration, and qualification requirements.
5. Program & Change Management
Manage engineering modifications through full lifecycle and configuration control processes.
Provide input to impact assessments (technical, cost, schedule, risks).
Track and manage technical risks, dependencies, and design maturity.
Provide clear status reporting to project and functional leadership.
6. Continuous Improvement & Digital Engineering
Ensure PLM data integrity and configuration management (ENOVIA/Teamcenter).
Contribute to process improvements, design standards, and lessons learned.
How to thrive in this role?Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering or related industry.
Technical Expertise
Aircraft structures and/or systems installation and integration
Configuration development, preliminary sizing, and detailed design
Design for manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization
Materials & processes, GD&T, and aerospace design standards
Weight control and optimization
Certification requirements (CAR/FAR/CS) and compliance processes
Tools & Methods
Proficiency in:
CATIA V5, ENOVIA, MS Office
Knowledge of:
NX, Teamcenter (asset)
PLM systems and configuration control
Operational & Business Acumen
Strong understanding of:
Aircraft systems operation and interfaces
Manufacturing processes and capabilities
In-service operation and maintenance constraints (asset)
Aircraft interiors integration (asset)
Leadership & Soft Skills
Demonstrated ability to:
Lead technical integration across multiple stakeholders
Work in high-pressure, complex program environments
Communicate effectively with internal and external partners
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills
Languages
Fluent in French and English (mandatory)
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