Structural Design Engineer

ITPS Canada Ltd; Middlesex Centre; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ITPS Canada Ltd as a Mechanical and Structural Design Engineer and be part of a dynamic team working on innovative aircraft modification projects. You will design airframe components, create detailed 3D models, and perform stress analysis. This role is ideal for energetic individuals who are motivated and have a hands-on mindset, with opportunities for growth across junior, intermediate, and senior levels. Exciting challenges await as you contribute to shaping the future of flight test education.

Qualifications

• Student or graduate of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Energetic, motivated, and a natural team player.
• Willing to work on-site in London, Ontario.

Responsibilities

• Designing airframe components and systems integrations for aircraft modification projects.
• Creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and layout designs using SolidWorks.
• Performing structural stress analysis using hand calculations and FEM.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Finite Element Methods

Job description

The Environment:

This is a truly unique opportunity—whether you're at the start of your career or an experienced professional ready for your next exciting challenge.ITPS is an internationally recognized test pilot school that uses cutting-edge technology and advanced teaching techniques to train the world’s top pilots and flight test professionals. Our aircraft aren’t just tools—they’re our classrooms.With a diverse fleet of 20+ aircraft across 10+ types, including military jet trainers, twin- and single-engine pistons, large amphibious aircraft, helicopters, and simulators, our program offers hands-on, real-world experience that simply can’t be matched.Our Maintenance and Modifications Team plays a key role in keeping this fleet operational and future-ready—performing everything from minor avionics upgrades to full structural and systems integrations that redefine aircraft capabilities.This is a practical, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven environment, where collaboration and hands-on problem-solving are central to every project.

Your Role:

As aMechanical and Structural Design Engineer,you will be an essential part of our dynamic team, supporting innovative modification projects across a wide range of aircraft.Key responsibilities include:

• Designing airframe components and systems integrations for unique aircraft modification projects.
• Creating detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and layout designs usingSolidWorks.
• Performing structural stress analysis using both classical hand calculations and Finite Element Methods (FEM).
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team, participating in design reviews, and contributing to certification and compliance documentation.

Your Profile:We are hiring atJunior, Intermediate, and Seniorlevels. The ideal candidate is:

• Energetic, motivated, and a natural team player.
• A self-starter with a hands-on mindset and strong initiative.
• A student or graduate ofAerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Willing and able towork on-site in London, Ontario, for hands-on engagement with aircraft and systems.

Additional assets include:

• Familiarity withPart 21Jdesign organizations, including certification planning and compliance.
• Experience or interest inflight test,instrumentation,simulators, orprogramming.
• Pilot experienceis a bonus.

Join us at ITPS and help shape the future of flight test education.