Structures and Systems Design Engineer

AAA-Canada; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave days

Group insurance

Career advancement

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic aeronautics projects

Health & wellness program

Competitive salary

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Daytime schedule only

Job summary

AAA Canada in Mirabel, QC, seeks a Structural and Systems Design Engineer to lead design, development and certification of airframe structures and system installations for major programs. This role requires expertise in aircraft structures, systems integration and PLM tools, with the ability to drive trade studies and design reviews.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years aerospace experience, strong leadership, and bilingual communication skills in French and English, to collaborate with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of aerospace design experience in complex airframe structures and systems integration.
• Expert knowledge of aircraft structures and their interfaces with integrated systems.
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and ENOVIA or equivalent PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute design, development, qualification, and certification of airframe structures and system installations for major program improvements.
• Lead technical definition and trade-off studies to meet performance objectives.
• Coordinate with system suppliers and certification authorities for design requirements and objectives.
• Collaborate with production, program office, procurement and planning to advance development.
• Liaise with other functions to gather data for initial design, development and certification efforts.

Skills

Autonomy

Project leadership

Communication

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA PLM

Job description

Job Offer: Structural and Systems Design Engineer

Location: Mirabel (QC)
Company: AAA Canada (mandate for a major player in aeronautics)
Schedule: Flexible
Expected start date: July 2026
Type: Full-time, indefinite duration

Benefits and perks

• Sick leave days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment with major aeronautics projects.
• Health, wellness, and development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance program.
• Free parking.
• Daytime schedule only.

Main 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, respecting defined time, budget, and quality standards;
• Lead technical definition and trade-off studies for structural and systems solutions to achieve ambitious performance objectives;
• Define and execute cutting-edge technical solutions to solve development issues;
• Participate in technical reviews with system 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 gather data necessary for the advancement of initial design, development, and certification efforts;
• Collaborate with other departments such as production, customer support, program office, procurement, and product planning.

Profile sought

• 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 systems 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 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, the 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 digitization.

Other skills:

• 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 this company.

Want to contribute to the future of aeronautics?

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all else. We look beyond resumes: what interests us is your background, your know-how, and your vision.

ABOUT AAA CANADA

AAA Canada is an on-site and off-site manufacturing company that offers specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services related to industrial engineering, production, and maintenance processes in the Aeronautics, Ground Transportation, and Defense sectors.