Structural and Systems Design Professional

Gestal; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestal in Mirabel, QC seeks a Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer with 10+ years of experience to design airframe structures and integrate complex systems. You will lead technical definitions, conduct trade studies, and drive certification activities in collaboration with suppliers and authorities.

You will coordinate across production, program offices, and support teams while leveraging CATIA V5 and ENOVIA PLM to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions in a fast-paced development environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (university or technologist level).
• At least 10 years of aerospace design experience, focusing on airframe structures and system integration.
• In-depth knowledge of aircraft structures and interfaces with integrated systems including design for manufacturing, assembly and maintainability.
• Mechanical drawing procedures and standards.
• Expert-level CATIA V5 and ENOVIA PLM proficiency.
• Knowledge of composites is a major asset.
• Autonomy and strong project management understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.
• French and English proficiency is a plus for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the design, development, qualification, and certification of airframe structures and system installations for major program improvements.
• Contribute to major engineering development projects while respecting time, budget, and quality standards.
• Lead technical definition and trade‑off studies for structural and systems solutions to meet performance targets.
• Define and implement cutting‑edge technical solutions to resolve development issues.
• Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and certification authorities to meet aircraft design requirements.
• Liaise with production, customer support, program office, purchasing, and product planning to advance design efforts.
• Coordinate design activities with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Autonomy

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Process Digitalization

Bilingual French/English

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (university or technologist level)

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA PLM

Job description

Your challenges:

• Define and execute the design, development, qualification, and certification of airframe structures and system installations for major program improvements;


• Contribute to major engineering development projects while respecting defined time, budget, and quality standards;


• Lead technical definition and trade‑off studies for structural and systems solutions to achieve ambitious performance targets;


• Define and execute cutting‑edge technical solutions to resolve development issues;


• Participate in technical reviews with systems suppliers and certification authorities to meet new aircraft design requirements and objectives;


• Liaise with other functions and disciplines of the commercial aircraft program to provide and collect data necessary for the advancement of initial design, development, and certification efforts;


• Collaborate with other departments such as production, customer support, program office, purchasing, and product planning;

Your profile:

• Education: Completed training (university or technologist level) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.


• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant and progressive experience in aerospace design, with a specialization in complex airframe structures and system integration within a development program environment.


• Fundamental Design Expertise: In-depth knowledge of aircraft structures and their interfaces with integrated systems, covering:
  
  
  
  • Detailed design (sheet metal, machined parts, piping, component assembly);
  
  
  • Design principles;
  
  
  • Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Maintainability;
  
  
  • Mechanical drawing procedures and standards.
  
  
  
  


• Digital Competence: Expert-level mastery of CATIA V5 and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools (e.g., ENOVIA).


• Knowledge of composites is considered a major asset;


• Project Leadership: Autonomy and a solid understanding of project management principles and key factors.


• Stakeholder Integration: Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate design activities with various internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, production, etc.).


• Autonomy and Commitment: A strong sense of commitment, willingness to accept responsibilities, and the ability to act independently and collaborate effectively with partners and suppliers.


• Mindset: Curious, highly energetic, and strongly oriented towards continuous improvement and process digitalization.


• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for achieving desired results in a multidisciplinary and high-pressure work environment.


• Language: Knowledge of French and English (written and spoken) is considered a major asset for collaboration within Airbus Canada.