Aero-Structural Lead for Next-Gen UAVs

Remote Robotic; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Job summary

Remote Robotic Systems is seeking an Aircraft Design Lead to own the design and performance of a novel UAV airframe from concept through testing and flight validation. You will lead both aerodynamic and structural aspects, partnering with manufacturing, avionics, propulsion, and test teams to translate analysis into real-world performance.

Based in Kanata, Ontario, you will mentor a small engineering team, drive major design decisions, and ensure the aircraft can be designed, tested,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Several years of aircraft/UAV or aerostructure design experience with ownership through analysis, testing, and flight validation.
• Strong background in both structural design and applied aerodynamics.
• Experience with aero-structural problems, flexible structures, or deforming geometry.
• Deep CFD expertise and the engineering judgement to interpret and validate results.
• Experience planning, executing, and interpreting wind tunnel or flight test programs.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor technical teams while making decisions in complex environments.
• Experience translating advanced engineering concepts into buildable, manufacturable designs.
• Able to work on-site in Kanata, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall airframe configuration and technical direction of the aircraft.
• Lead structural design activities including load paths, materials selection, joints, packaging, and deployment mechanisms.
• Characterize and improve aero-structural behaviour across the flight envelope.
• Own airfoil, wing, stability, control, and performance analysis activities.
• Conduct aerodynamic analysis using CFD and supporting analytical methods.
• Define technical interfaces between airframe, avionics, propulsion, manufacturing, and flight controls systems.
• Plan and execute wind tunnel and flight test campaigns.
• Develop test plans, instrumentation approaches, and validation methodologies.
• Correlate aerodynamic and structural models against measured test data.
• Translate test results into design improvements and engineering decisions.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Lead technical reviews and major design decisions.
• Partner with manufacturing, materials, avionics, and propulsion teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and testable.
• Help establish engineering standards, design practices, and technical review processes.
• Drive complex engineering problems to data-backed decisions.

Skills

Aerospace design

Aerodynamics analysis

CFD

Leadership

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD software

Job description

Remote Robotic Systems is seeking an Aircraft Design Lead to own the design and performance of a novel UAV airframe from concept through testing and flight validation. You will lead both aerodynamic and structural aspects, partnering with manufacturing, avionics, propulsion, and test teams to translate analysis into real-world performance.

Based in Kanata, Ontario, you will mentor a small engineering team, drive major design decisions, and ensure the aircraft can be designed, tested,