Aerostructure Integrator

Gestal; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestal in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, is seeking a Structure Integration Professional to join our Competence Centre. You will contribute to aircraft structure design and systems integration within a cross-functional team including engineering, production, and quality, ensuring schedules and quality targets are met. The role emphasizes leadership in design activities, trade studies, and collaboration with suppliers and authorities to advance future A220 derivatives and program enhancements.

Qualifications

• Education: Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years of aerospace design experience.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft structures and interfaces.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 and ENOVIA PLM.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and design airframe structures and system installations.
• Lead engineering development and trade studies.
• Coordinate design reviews with suppliers and authorities.
• Produce high-quality structural analysis reports and CAD models.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and program teams.

Skills

Aerospace design

CATIA V5

ENOVIA PLM

Project management

Composites knowledge

Education

Mech/Aero Eng degree

Tools

ENOVIA PLM

Job description

We are looking for a Structure Integration Professional to join our Competence Centre based in Mirabel (Quebec, Canada), where you will work with a cross-functional team including Chief Engineering, Programs, Methods, Production, Customer Service, Quality, etc.

You will be part of the Structure Integration Competence Centre, responsible for:

• Definition and Advanced Design of Structure Interfaces;
• Leading Engineering Development through technical innovation;
• Cross-functional Collaboration.

Your role as a Structure Integration Professional will be to contribute to engineering projects through deep technical expertise in aircraft structure design and systems integration, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality compliance in a complex, multidisciplinary, forward-looking product development environment.

Your challenges:

• Define and execute the design, development, qualification, and certification of new airframe structures and system installations for future A220 derivatives or major program enhancements;
• Contribute to engineering development projects, respecting defined time, budget, and quality standards;
• Lead technical definition and trade-off studies for structural solutions to achieve ambitious performance targets;
• Define and execute cutting-edge technical solutions to resolve development issues;
• Participate in design reviews with system suppliers and certification authorities to meet new aircraft design requirements and objectives;
• Liaise with other functions and disciplines of the commercial aircraft program to provide and gather data necessary to advance initial design, development, and certification efforts;
• Collaborate with other departments such as production, customer support, program office, purchasing, and product planning;
• Define, generate, and maintain high-quality structural analysis reports, interface control documents, and system installation CAD models.

Technical Foundation & Experience

• Education: Formal training (university or technological level) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive experience in aerospace design, with a specialization in complex airframe structures and systems integration within a development program environment.
• Fundamental Design Expertise: In-depth knowledge of aircraft structures and their interfaces with integrated systems, covering:
  • Detailed design (sheet metal, machined parts, piping, component assembly).
  • Design principles.
  • Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Maintainability.
  • Mechanical drawing procedures and standards.
• Digital Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of CATIA V5 and product lifecycle management tools (e.g., ENOVIA).
• Knowledge of composites is considered a major asset.

Leadership & Project Management

• Project Leadership: Autonomy and a solid understanding of project management principles and key drivers.
• Stakeholder Integration: Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate design activities with various internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, production, etc.).
• Autonomy and Commitment: A strong sense of commitment, willingness to accept responsibilities, and the ability to act independently and collaborate effectively with partners and suppliers.

Communication & Mindset

• Mindset: Curious, highly energetic, and strongly oriented towards continuous improvement and process digitization.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for achieving desired results in a multidisciplinary and high-pressure work environment.
• Language: Knowledge of French and English (written and spoken) is considered a major asset for company-wide collaboration.