Structures & Systems Design Integration Expert

AXISCADES Inc. - North America Operations; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AXISCADES Inc. - North America Operations seeks a Technical Expert to act as a key integrator and technical authority for aircraft structures and systems across the full product lifecycle.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define interfaces and architecture, and drive trade studies for weight, cost, and manufacturability while ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant aerospace engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of aircraft structures and systems across full lifecycle.
• Define interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture.
• Perform trade studies on weight, cost, performance, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly.

Skills

Aircraft structures

Systems installation

Integration

DFM DFA

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

As a Technical Expert, you will act as a key integrator and technical authority, ensuring seamless integration of aircraft structures and systems across the full product lifecycle.

You will:

• Lead the development of conceptual layouts and integration solutions for structures and systems across the complete airframe.
• Define and manage interfaces, installation requirements, and system architecture to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Perform and lead trade studies and optimization activities (weight, cost, performance, manufacturability).

2. Cross-functional Leadership

• Act as a focal point across multidisciplinary teams: stress, systems, interiors, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, mass properties, manufacturing, and quality.
• Coordinate technical alignment with partners, suppliers, and other engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members.
• Generate preliminary and detailed design concepts using 3D modeling tools.
• Support production, manufacturing, and shop floor issue resolution
• Ensure robust Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

4. Certification, Validation & Compliance

• Support verification & validation (V&V), test definition, and execution.
• Ensure designs meet airworthiness, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to certification strategy, compliance demonstration, and qualification requirements.

5. Program & Change Management

• Manage engineering modifications through full lifecycle and configuration control processes.
• Provide input to impact assessments (technical, cost, schedule, risks).
• Track and manage technical risks, dependencies, and design maturity.
• Provide clear status reporting to project and functional leadership.

6. Continuous Improvement & Digital Engineering

• Ensure PLM data integrity and configuration management (ENOVIA/Teamcenter).
• Contribute to process improvements, design standards, and lessons learned.

How to thrive in this role?

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in aerospace engineering or related industry.

Technical Expertise

• Aircraft structures and/or systems installation and integration
• Configuration development, preliminary sizing, and detailed design
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, and industrialization
• Materials & processes, GD&T, and aerospace design standards
• Weight control and optimization
• Certification requirements (CAR/FAR/CS) and compliance processes

Tools & Methods

• Proficiency in:
• CATIA V5, ENOVIA, MS Office
• Knowledge of:
• NX, Teamcenter (asset)
• PLM systems and configuration control

Operational & Business Acumen

• Strong understanding of:
• Aircraft systems operation and interfaces
• Manufacturing processes and capabilities
• In-service operation and maintenance constraints (asset)
• Aircraft interiors integration (asset)

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated ability to:
• Lead technical integration across multiple stakeholders
• Work in high-pressure, complex program environments
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and leadership skills

Languages

• Fluent in French and English (mandatory)