Systems and Structures Designer

Location: Mirabel (QC)
Company: AAA Canada (mandate for a major player in the aeronautical industry)
Type: Full-time
Shift: Day shift
Hiring date: Effective August 10, 2026

Job Description

We are supporting our client, a leader in the aeronautical industry, in the recruitment of a Systems and Structures Designer.

The main role is to ensure that the design of primary structure, secondary structures, and system installations complies with technical requirements, program needs, and manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the technical scope is well respected according to client requirements, program needs, and manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in the design of the primary structure, secondary structures, and system installations within their scope.
• Make technical decisions related to the design of the primary structure.
• Make technical decisions regarding fixed and movable supports.
• Make technical decisions for assigned system installations.
• Make technical decisions regarding the design, manufacturing, installation, and verification of parts and assemblies.
• Develop and verify test plans with laboratories, analyze results, and validate test reports.
• Prepare main technical deliverables and ensure their conformity according to client requirements (technical solutions, plan verification, qualification and certification reports, etc.).
• Produce part and installation plans respecting deadlines, quality, and commitments to internal and external clients.
• Provide visibility on the technical scope to hierarchy and the program (technical summaries, progress, risk identification).
• Participate in the analysis and implementation of changes with program, production, supply chain, supplier, and client teams.
• Prepare impact analyses related to the integration of changes.
• Ensure technical interface with client representatives and suppliers.
• Support the resolution of part non-conformities and problems encountered on the assembly line.

Desired Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering or aeronautical engineering.
• From 2 to 8 years of experience in primary aeronautical structure design.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite primary structure design (an asset), secondary structures, and system installations.
• Knowledge of aeronautical design processes and methods.
• Excellent command of CATIA and ENOVIA.
• Experience in designing and manufacturing sheet metal and machined parts.
• Experience in designing and manufacturing composite parts (an asset).
• Experience in MRB design (an asset).
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes related to primary and secondary structures.
• Knowledge of configuration management rules.
• Awareness or knowledge of geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
• Advanced level in French and English, both oral and written. English is required for exchanges with clients, international suppliers, and for reading technical documentation.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively autonomously and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to adapt communication to interlocutors.
• Ability to defend technical solutions with diplomacy, pedagogy, and professionalism.
• Dynamic, enthusiastic person comfortable in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage unforeseen events, priorities, and urgent situations calmly and efficiently.

Advantages and benefits

• Sick days.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Health, wellness, and professional development program.
• Competitive salary.
• Career development opportunities.
• Stimulating environment within major projects in the aeronautical, terrestrial transport, and defense sectors.

Want to contribute to the future of aeronautics?

To apply, send your CV to:

nassim.mahieddine@aaa-canada.com

At AAA Canada, we believe in human potential above all. We look beyond resumes: what interests us is your journey, your expertise, and your vision.

AAA Canada subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

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 Transport, and Defense sectors.