Structural and Systems Design Professional

Your challenges:

• Define and execute the design, development, qualification, and certification of cell structures and systems 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 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, purchasing, and product planning;

Your profile:

• 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: Thorough 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 Competency: 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, willingness to accept responsibilities, and the ability to act independently and collaborate effectively with partners and suppliers.

• Mindset: Curious, highly energetic, and strongly oriented toward 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.