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 rapid-moving organisation 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 opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.What we need you to bring.Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic Senior Engineer – Performance. Your role involves developing, running, analysing and validating results of the platform performance models for the purposes of creating / monitoring adherence to design targets. Your role will be pivotal in determining our platform’s performance possibilities, and you will support the design team with creative ideas to increase performance.Your Day-to-DayDevelop and run aircraft performance modelsAnalyse performance predictions and suggest design improvements to the wider teamDetermine platform- and system-level requirements that will ensure that aircraft performance is achievedEnsure adherence to certification requirements, and define critical failures for certified minimum performanceProduce the information required (such as appropriate flight test points) for demonstrator and certification programmes, including for the AFM and operational documentationPropose and develop computerised performance tools for operational useIntegrate performance aspects into navigational procedures and energy reserve planningSupport the sales process by generating brochure- and guarantee-level performanceParticipate in trade studies which assess the impact of aerodynamic, propulsion, structural,



and systems changes on aircraft performanceChallenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of deliveryStay up to date with and implement the latest developments in your field. Be active in industry forums to drive rulemaking where possibleYou may have skills, talents and experiences outside of those required for your direct role that will be useful to the rest of the team and also there will be times when it’s all hands-on deck and you may be asked to pick-up new tasks: enthusiastically offer help where it will bring value.Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiencyIdeal Candidates Will Have The Following Qualifications And ExperiencesBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.5+ years of experience in aircraft performance analysis, flight sciences, aerodynamics, or aircraft design.Strong understanding of aircraft performance principles and flight mechanics.Experience performing performance analyses for fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, eVTOL, or unmanned aerial systems.Knowledge of FAR/CS Part 23, Part 25, Part 27, Part 29, or equivalent certification standards.Experience with aerodynamic analysis methods and propulsion system integration, including the generation of engine performance dataFamiliarity with aircraft simulation environments and digital engineering workflows.Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and data processing software.About Your Future Team.As 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. Come join our growing team in Montreal! You will be one of the first specialist engineers to join us, which provides significant latitude in developing our working methods alongside needs of developing the platform.Our Benefits.No Holiday CapHybrid Work OptionsCompany Paid Group Benefits PlanCompany Stock Matching ProgramHealth Spending

📌 Senior Engineer – Performance (Kawartha Lakes)
🏢 Horizon Aircraft
📍 Kawartha Lakes