Principle Engineer – Analysis (Stress)

Horizon Aircraft, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Company Paid Group Benefits Plan

Company Stock Matching Program

Health Spending Account

Equity Awards

No Holiday Cap

Job summary

Horizon Aircraft, Inc. seeks a Principle Engineer – Analysis (Stress) to lead structural analysis for next‑gen aircraft from concept through certification.

You will perform stress, stiffness and fatigue analyses, develop FE models, and collaborate with design, loads, flight sciences, materials, and certification teams in Montreal and Lindsay, Ontario. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 8+ years in aircraft structural analysis, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural analysis, stress engineering, or airframe development.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and composite structures and certification standards.
• Experience supporting aircraft development and certification programs.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis methods and structural substantiation techniques.
• Experience supporting Part 23, Part 25, military, rotorcraft, eVTOL, or UAV development programs.
• Experience developing and correlating full-aircraft finite element models.
• Familiarity with aircraft loads development and aeroelastic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress, strength, stiffness, stability, and structural integrity assessments for aircraft structures.
• Analyse metallic, composite and hybrid structural components using analytical and finite element methods.
• Support weight reduction and structural optimization initiatives.
• Assess structural margins of safety and develop corrective actions when required.
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for metallic and composite structures.
• Support development of certification plans.
• Develop, validate, and maintain finite element models at component, subsystem, and aircraft levels.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and design changes.
• Support aircraft and component test campaigns.
• Participate in regulatory reviews and technical discussions, providing engineering justification for compliance findings and design approvals.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Establish analysis methodologies, standards and best practices.
• Present engineering recommendations and structural status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with, and implement, the latest developments in your field
• Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Aircraft structural analysis

Certification standards knowledge

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Job description

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 fast-moving organization 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, experienced Principle Engineer – Analysis (Stress) to support the development of our next‑generation aircraft from concept through flight test, certification and entry into service.

The Principle Stress Analysis Engineer will be responsible for the structural analysis, verification, and certification of primary and secondary aircraft structures. This role will provide technical leadership in the assessment of airframe strength, stiffness, durability, damage tolerance, and structural integrity while working closely with Design Engineering, Loads & Dynamics, Flight Sciences, Materials & Processes, Manufacturing, Test, and Certification teams.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the aircraft structure meets all performance, safety, weight, and airworthiness requirements while supporting the overall structural development strategy of the program.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Perform stress, strength, stiffness, stability, and structural integrity assessments for aircraft structures.
• Analyse metallic, composite and hybrid structural components using analytical and finite element methods.
• Support weight reduction and structural optimization initiatives.
• Assess structural margins of safety and develop corrective actions when required.
• Conduct fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for metallic and composite structures.
• Support development of certification plans.
• Develop, validate, and maintain finite element models at component, subsystem, and aircraft levels.
• Review engineering drawings, CAD models, and design changes.
• Support aircraft and component test campaigns.
• Participate in regulatory reviews and technical discussions, providing engineering justification for compliance findings and design approvals.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.
• Establish analysis methodologies, standards and best practices.
• Present engineering recommendations and structural status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with, and implement, the latest developments in your field
• Drive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

The ideal candidates are likely to have the following experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft structural analysis, stress engineering, or airframe development.
• Strong knowledge of metallic and composite structures and associated certification standards.
• Experience supporting aircraft development and certification programs.
• Proficiency with finite element analysis methods and structural substantiation techniques.
• Experience supporting Part 23, Part 25, military, rotorcraft, eVTOL, or UAV development programs.
• Experience developing and correlating full-aircraft finite element models.
• Familiarity with aircraft loads development and aeroelastic analysis.

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.

People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal, and we are constantly trying to improve these further.

• No Holiday Cap
• Hybrid Work Options
• Company Paid Group Benefits Plan
• Company Stock Matching Program
• Health Spending Account
• Equity Awards

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground‑breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.

Location.

This role will be based in the Montreal area, with occasional travel to our main hangar in Lindsay, Ontario required. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.

Not Quite Your Profile?

We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this advert. We understand everyone’s career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.