A career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands‐on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close‐knit team with a family feel.What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the prospect to work with our world‐class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.What we need you to bringHorizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced Senior Engineering Lead – Vehicle Performance & Dynamics. Your role takes ownership of the flight physics or flight sciences disciplines at Horizon, to deliver a world class product and capability. Working within a complex stakeholder landscape and often with immature, developing and changing requirements, you will be expected to be hands on, assist and guide our internal departments to scope, develop, and deliver solutions. This is a prominent position within our organization, which puts people at the heart of its success, with great follow-on prospects. As our team grows, we expect you to take on direct team management responsibilities.Your Day‐to‐DayOwn the aircraft performance model. Envelope boundaries, mission energy budgets, weight & balance limits, and range/endurance predictions; correlate continuously against flight test dataLead the aerodynamic discipline. Rotor/propeller design, CFD campaigns, wind tunnel programs, and airframe interference effects; approve aero databases used by FCS, structures, and simulationGuide the loads program. maneuver, gust, landing, and dynamic loads per applicable certification basis (SC‐VTOL, Part 23/27); issue loads envelopes to structures and fatigue teamsLead the 6‐DOF flight mechanics model. Trim, linearization, stability derivatives,



and controllability margins; assess flying qualitiesagainst ADS‐33 / AC 29‐2 or equivalentGuide vehicle‐level thermal analysis. Motor, inverter, battery, and avionics heat rejection across all flight phases and environments; set thermal interface requirements and with your team produce margin reports for certificationLead the NVH program. Rotor, drivetrain, and airframe noise and vibration characterization; define vibration limits, manage acoustic test campaigns, and drive noise mitigation through design to meet community noise and cabin comfort targetsOwn the engineering flight simulator. Aero database configuration, model fidelity governance, and pilot‐in‐the‐loop evaluation programs; ensure the simulator remains a valid and controlled tool for FCS development, flying qualities assessment, and crew training supportAuthor or review means of compliance for all flight physics–related airworthiness requirements; serve as primary technical authority with Transport Canada, FAA, or EASA on vehicle dynamics topicsBuild and lead the flight sciences team. Set technical standards, manage external vendors and research partners, and own the physics ICD to ensure timely deliverables to structures, FCS, propulsion, and flight test.Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the teamPossess an in‐depth knowledge of the standards and specifications appropriate to the disciplineChallenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of deliveryEnforce standards, ensure rigor, resilience and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting all regulatory requirements, conforming to specifications,



quality and requirements within schedule and budgetStay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your fieldDrive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiencyWe are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences: Demonstrated experience (10+ years) in a performance & dynamics role from aerospace, having worked across all phases of the lifecycle. Ideally you would have hands on experience eVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA. You must have experience working within ARP4754, ARP4761 and other relevant standards.About Your Future TeamAs part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi-skilled individuals who are some of the first Engineers to have joined Horizon.BenefitsNo Holiday CapCompetitive Group Benefits PlanCompany Stock Purchase ProgramHybrid Work OptionsThis is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground‐breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL, and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects, please apply today!LocationWe are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We also have a growing team in the Ottawa area.This role will be based in the Ottawa area, with occasional travel to Lindsay required. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.Not Quite Your Profile?We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this profile. We understand everyone's career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Engineering Lead – Vehicle Performance & Dynamics (Peterborough County)
🏢 HORIZON AIRCRAFT
📍 Peterborough County