Design Specialist Aerospace

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Mirabel, QC is seeking a Design Specialist - Aerospace for a temporary position. The role involves designing modifications to aircraft structures, analyzing technical issues, and ensuring compliance with design specifications. Candidates should have extensive experience in aircraft structural and interior design, with a minimum of seven years in the field. Proficiency in CATIA V6 is an asset, and bilingual (French/English) capabilities are preferred. Competitive salary and a day shift schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aircraft structural design and modification.
• Experience in aircraft interior design.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Design modifications to aircraft structures and mechanical systems.
• Analyze technical issues and propose innovative design solutions.
• Produce and review technical documentation for project execution.

Skills

Aircraft structural design

Aircraft interior design

Flammability certification knowledge

CATIA V6 proficiency

Bilingual (French/English)

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Design Specialist - Aerospace (Temporary 12 months)

Job Location: Mirabel, QC

Job Code: DSP3

Job Schedule: Day Shift

Compensation Range: Between $75,000 - $125,000 CDN annually

The candidate will be primarily responsible for designing modifications to aircraft secondary structures, mechanical systems, and interior layouts. They will be required to develop Engineering Orders (EO) and Repair Engineering Orders (REO), while providing effective technical support to our clients and partners.

As part of their duties, they will analyze and make decisions based on design-for-manufacturing and assembly principles, functionality requirements, material availability, interchangeability, weight constraints, and certification requirements.

The work will involve a variety of aerospace platforms, including the CF 18, CC150, CC330, CT 114, as well as commercial-sector projects. The candidate will play a key role within the team and assume several essential responsibilities related to assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Designing modifications to aircraft structures, mechanical systems, and interior layouts;
• Analyzing technical issues and proposing complete, innovative, and compliant design solutions;
• Contributing to the development of commercial projects (missionization, interiors, various improvements);
• Producing, reviewing, and approving the technical documentation required for project execution (drawings, reports, technical instructions, etc.);
• Ensuring compliance with design specifications and maintaining the quality, safety, and airworthiness of the aerospace products supported by the company;
• Acting as a technical liaison with internal and external partners;
• Meeting project schedule and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aircraft structural design and modification;
• Experience in aircraft interior design;
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the areas listed above;
• Strong knowledge of certification rules (especially flammability) is a significant asset;
• Proficiency with CATIA V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE is an asset;
• Previous experience working on aging aircraft platforms is an asset;
• Demonstrated motivation to improve both intra team and cross team collaboration;
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset;
• A responsible, efficient, and proactive employee is sought.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.