Airframe Integration Professional / Intégrateur en Aérostructure

Airbus; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Group insurance

Pension plan

Share purchase plan

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

Airbus Canada in Mirabel, QC seeks an Airframe Integration Professional with extensive aerospace experience to lead integration efforts for next‑gen airframes. You will drive design, development, and certification activities within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Chief Engineering, Programs, Methods, Production, and Customer Service, with opportunities for growth and international mobility.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 10+ years in aerospace design and system integration.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft structures and interfaces.
• Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Serviceability.
• Expert in CATIA V5 and ENOVIA PLM tools.
• French and English language skills are assets.

Responsibilities

• Define and perform design, development, qualification, and certification for airframe structures and system installations.
• Contribute to major engineering development projects delivering on time, budget and quality.
• Drive trade-off studies for structural and system solutions.
• Develop technical solutions to resolve development issues.
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers and authorities.
• Coordinate data across production, service, procurement and planning.
• Produce and maintain structural analysis reports and CAD models.

Skills

Airframe integration

Aerospace design

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

CAD modeling

System integration

Cross-functional collab

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Aerospace)

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA PLM

Job description

Job Posting: Airframe Integration

Do you have experience in Airframe Integration, have you worked in aerospace and would you like to progress and develop new skills? Then this job is for you!

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is looking for a Airframe Integration Professional to join our Center of Competencies team based in Mirabel (Québec, Canada), where you will work with a multifunctional team including Chief Engineering, Programs, Methods, Production, Customer Service, Quality, etc.

You will be part of the Airframe Integration Center of Competencies responsible for:

• Advanced Structure Interface Definition and Design;
• Leading Engineering Development through technical innovation;
• Cross-Functional Collaboration.

The team organization is established to promote cross-collaboration autonomously, supporting each other and learning collectively.

Your role as Airframe Integration Professional will be to contribute to engineering projects through in-depth technical expertise in aircraft airframe design and system integration, ensure adherence to deadlines, budget, and quality in a complex and multidisciplinary environment focused on forward-looking product development.

Your working environment:

The A220 commercial aircraft Programme is headquartered in Mirabel, in the greater Montreal area, where the vibrant city of Montreal is just a stone’s throw away. Known for its peaceful and safe environment, the region offers a high quality of life for younger or experienced professionals and families, perfectly balancing career opportunities and outdoor activities that makes it a truly special place to call home.

How we care for you:

• Financial rewards: Attractive salary, annual bonus, group insurance plan, pension plan and share purchase plan.
• Work / Life Balance: A hybrid working policy (based on operational needs), on-site cafeterias and a highly competitive holiday policy.
• Wellbeing/Health: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Program, on-site Medical Service, access to a public shuttle service between Laval (Montmorency metro station) and Mirabel, and a carpooling application.
• Individual development: Great upskilling opportunities and development prospects with unlimited access to +10.000 e-learning courses to develop your employability, certifications, accelerated development programmes, national and international mobility.

Your challenges:

• Define and perform the design, development, qualification, and certification efforts for new airframe structures and system installations for future A220 derivatives or major program enhancements;
• Contribute to major engineering development projects, delivering results within defined time, budget and quality standards;
• Drive technical definition and trade-off studies for structural and system solutions to meet 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 commercial aircraft program functions and disciplines to provide and collect required data to advance initial design, development and certification efforts;
• Collaborate with other departments such as production, customer support, program office, procurement and product planning;
• Define, generate and maintain structural analysis reports, interface control documents, and high-quality system installation CAD models.

Your boarding pass:

Technical Foundation & Experience

• Education: Formal education (University degree or technologist level) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive, relevant experience in aerospace design, specializing in complex airframe structures and system integration within a development program environment.
• Core Design Expertise: Deep knowledge of aircraft structures and their interfaces with integrated systems, covering:
  • Detail design (sheet metal, machined parts, piping, component assembly).
  • Design principles.
  • Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Serviceability.
  • Mechanical drafting procedures and standards.
• Digital Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in CATIA V5 and product lifecycle management tools (e.g., ENOVIA).
• Composite knowledge is considered a strong asset.

Leadership & Project Management

• Project Leadership: Autonomous and strong understanding of project management principles and drivers.
• Stakeholder Integration: Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate design activities across diverse internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, production, etc.).
• Autonomy & Commitment: A high 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 digitalization.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for meeting desired results in a high-pressure, multidisciplinary working environment.
• Language: Knowledge of French and English language (written and spoken) is considered a strong asset for collaboration within Airbus Canada.

This role requires an awareness of all potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity. These values are the foundation of the company's success, reputation, and sustainable growth.