Senior Design and Aerostructures Engineer

Essence Coaching Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Canada is looking for a Senior Design & Aerostructures Engineer to oversee the mechanical and structural development for innovative eVTOL aircraft. This role encompasses hands-on work from concept to certified production with strong opportunities for professional growth. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience in aerospace structural systems, including familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations, and demonstrate problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

No fixed holiday cap

Group benefits plan

Company share scheme

Flexible working options

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural systems, ideally with composite and stress disciplines.
• Experience with full lifecycle development, from concept to production and certification.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with hands-on experience in mechanical and structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and structural development for cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft.
• Design and implement platform-level mechanical systems from aircraft to component level.
• Select and specify materials based on strength, weight, and durability requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Design and Aerostructures Engineer

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: C$165,000 – C$210,000

About the Role

A senior-level Design & Aerostructures Engineer is sought to lead mechanical and structural development for cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft.

This role involves hands-on development of mechanical systems, structures, and components, from concept to certified production, with significant opportunities to grow expertise across adjacent disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement platform-level mechanical systems from aircraft to component level
• Design structural and mechanical components for critical systems, including fuselage, propulsion mounts, landing gear, and system housings
• Select and specify materials (e.g., advanced composites, aluminum alloys, titanium, high-performance polymers) based on strength, weight, thermal, and durability requirements
• Support product development from concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and release to production
• Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal performance
• Interface with suppliers to validate material choices, manufacturing methods, and fabrication constraints
• Participate in failure investigations and root cause analyses to resolve mechanical or material issues
• Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the team
• Apply aerospace standards and specifications appropriate to the discipline
• Challenge the status quo, introducing new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines
• Enforce standards and ensure rigor, resilience, and continuous improvement in design solutions
• Act as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teams
• Stay current with industry developments and implement best practices in your work
• Drive continuous improvement of processes to increase safety and efficiency

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural systems, ideally with composite and stress disciplines
• Experience with full lifecycle development, from concept to production and certification
• Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Hands-on experience in mechanical and structural design, material selection, and component testing

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• No fixed holiday cap
• Group benefits plan
• Company share scheme
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects in a collaborative, innovative environment