Senior Engineering Lead – Design & Aerostructures

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

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company located in Lindsay, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Engineering Lead for Design & Aerostructures. The successful candidate will lead the development of cutting-edge mechanical and structural systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft while mentoring a technical team. The role requires over 5 years of experience in engineering within the aerospace sector, familiarity with CAD tools, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary ranging from C$165,000 to C$210,000.

Benefits

Competitive group benefits plan

Company share scheme

Flexible working options

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior engineering roles with emphasis on aerospace.
• Full lifecycle experience in aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Design & Aerostructures team.
• Architect and implement mechanical system architectures.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and eVTOL certification.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD tools expertise

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA V6

3DExperience

Job description

Senior Engineering Lead – Design & Aerostructures

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Salary: C$165,000 - C$210,000
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid

About the Role

A senior-level Engineering Lead – Design & Aerostructures is sought to lead the development of mechanical and structural systems for next‑generation eVTOL aircraft. This role combines hands‑on product development with leadership of the engineering team, guiding the technical strategy, tools, methods, and processes for both developmental and certified aircraft.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor the Design & Aerostructures team, setting technical direction, goals, and priorities.
• Architect, design, and implement mechanical system architectures from aircraft to component level.
• Design critical structural components including fuselage, propulsion mounts, landing gear, and system housings.
• Specify and validate materials (e.g., composites, aluminum, titanium, high‑performance polymers) for strength, weight, thermal, and durability performance.
• Oversee product development from concept through prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal performance.
• Interface with suppliers to validate materials, manufacturing methods, and fabrication constraints.
• Participate in failure investigations and root cause analyses for material or mechanical performance issues.
• Develop test infrastructure to verify platform performance and support certification.
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with external organizations and research institutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and eVTOL certification requirements.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and team capabilities.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in senior engineering or technology leadership roles within aerospace, with primary structural systems experience (composite design and stress disciplines preferred).
• Full lifecycle experience in at least one aerospace program, from concept to production and certification.
• Familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Hands‑on experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA V6, 3DExperience preferred).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive mindset, problem‑solving abilities, and a drive to innovate.

Benefits

• Competitive group benefits plan
• Company share scheme
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects
• Collaborative, multi‑skilled, and high‑impact team environment