Structures and Systems Design Professional

Gestal; Mirabel; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestal in Mirabel, QC, is seeking an experienced aerospace design engineer to lead complex airframe structures and systems integration within development programs.

You will conduct design, validation, and certification activities, collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, and drive continuous improvement and digitization using CATIA V5 and ENOVIA.

Qualifications

• Completed education in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering at university or technologist level.
• 10+ years of progressive aerospace design experience in a development program.
• Deep knowledge of aircraft structures and interfaces with integrated systems.

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 for structural and systems solutions to meet performance objectives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and certification authorities to ensure design meets new aircraft requirements.
• Coordinate with production, program office, procurement and product planning to advance design and certification efforts.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to gather data and drive decision making.

Skills

Aerospace design

Project leadership

Stakeholder integration

Autonomy

Process digitization

Education

Bachelor’s or tech degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

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, 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 resolve development issues;

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

• Liaise with other commercial aircraft program functions and disciplines 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.

Your profile:

• Education: Completed education (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 in 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 proficiency in 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, willingness to accept responsibility, 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.

• 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.