Lead Structures Design Engineer

  • Bombardier
  • Wichita, Kansas
  • Full Time
_When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies._

**Why join us?**

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the worlds peak-performing aircraft for the worlds most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

**Bombardiers Benefits Program**

With our employees well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

+ Insurance plans _(Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)_

+ Competitive base salary

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Tele Health Program

**What are your contributions to the team?**

+ Investigate design build issues and develop structural engineering and instrumentation installation solutions

+ Author temporary engineering to resolve build issues in a timely manner

+ Dispositioning aircraft non-conformances including rework instructions. (MRB)

+ Perform aircraft and engineering drawing investigation and coordination with affected engineering disciplines, Quality Assurance and operations manufacturing representatives.

+ Design Flight Test engineering change requests and coordinate with work package owners

+ Author engineering to define structural special instructions or restrictions

+ Design and Release Special Missions Engineering structural and systems installations

**How to thrive in this role? Skills, knowledge & experience:**

+ You have a Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited University.

+ You have a minimum of 10 years industry experience

+ You are a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) as per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements

+ You have experience in Special Missions or Aftermarket modifications

+ You have experience supporting manufacturing and aircraft modifications

+ You have experience as design authority approval for engineering

+ You have experience leading a team of engineers (preferred)

**Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!**

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

**Job** Lead Structures Design Engineer

**Primary Location** Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

**Organization** Learjet Inc

**Shift**

**Employee Status** Regular

**Requisition** 9063 Lead Structures Design Engineer
Job ID: 488444934
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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