Structural Design Engineer

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary, Victoria, Mississauga; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada in Calgary seeks experienced Structures Engineers to join our Engineering team. You will design and model aircraft structural components in CATIA V5, lead 3D/2D drafting efforts, and mentor junior engineers while integrating essential airworthiness regulations into robust structural solutions.

You will collaborate with Stress, Materials & Processes, Production and Certification teams to deliver certifiable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–8 years of experience in aircraft structural design across lifecycle stages.
• Expert CATIA V5 capability (Part Design, Assembly, Drafting, Generative Shape Design).
• Strong understanding of aircraft structural analysis including static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
• Familiarity with FEA tools such as NASTRAN/Patran/HyperMesh is an asset.
• Experience with configuration management tools (ENOVIA/SmarTeam) and version control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of structural components using CATIA V5.
• Provide mentorship and technical oversight to junior engineers.
• Perform and support structural analysis, including basic hand calculations and support to FEA analysts.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness regulations and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with Stress, Materials & Processes, Production and Certification teams.
• Lead design reviews and incorporate multi-disciplinary feedback.
• Resolve production, flight test, and in-service structural issues with practical solutions.
• Apply configuration management practices across multiple systems and programs.

Skills

Structural analysis concepts

Mentorship & leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

SmarTeam

NASTRAN

Patran

HyperMesh

Job description

Position Summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is seeking experienced and highly skilled Structures Engineers to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in aircraft structural design and development, including advanced drafting and 3D modelling using CATIA V5, and a strong understanding of structural analysis principles. The candidate must also possess a solid working knowledge of configuration management practices and tools as applied to aerospace product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed 3D models and 2D drawings of aircraft structural components and assemblies using CATIA V5.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers in areas of design, modelling, and drafting best practices.
• Perform and support preliminary and detailed structural analysis, including basic hand calculations and support to FEA analysts.
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements and integration of airworthiness regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA) into structural design solutions.
• Work cross-functionally with Stress, Materials & Processes, Production, and Certification teams to deliver complete, manufacturable, and certifiable structural designs.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, incorporating feedback from multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Support the resolution of production, flight test, and in-service structural issues with rapid and practical engineering solutions.
• Apply best practices in configuration management, including change control, traceability, and document/version management across multiple systems and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-8 years of experience in aircraft structural design, with demonstrated involvement in all phases of product lifecycle development.
• Expertise in CATIA V5 (including Part Design, Assembly, Drafting, Generative Shape Design modules).
• Strong understanding of aircraft structural analysis, including static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance.
• Familiarity with FEA tools and methodologies (e.g., NASTRAN, Patran, HyperMesh) is an asset.
• Deep understanding of aerospace materials, joining techniques, and production processes.
• Proficiency in configuration management principles and tools such as ENOVIA, SmarTeam, or similar PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience managing design changes, maintaining configuration baselines, and applying rigorous version control practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and documentation skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience with legacy aircraft platforms, modifications, or aftermarket support.
• Working knowledge of certification documentation processes, including DER support.
• Experience in design-to-cost and design-for-manufacturing approaches.