Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer

A Canadian aerospace company is hiring a Senior Aircraft Structures Engineer to lead the design, analysis and certification of repairs and modifications on their in-service fleet. Onsite in Vancouver, BC.

The Role

Senior technical authority on aircraft structures, owning repair design, modification and certification activities while mentoring intermediate and junior engineers.

What You Own

• Design and approve structural repairs, modifications and product developments on primary and secondary structures.
• Develop engineering data packages and lead certification interactions.
• Run static stress, fatigue and damage tolerance analyses; validate FEA models.
• Prepare and approve engineering reports within the engineering authorization framework.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers across stress, design, liaison and airworthiness.

What You Bring

• 15+ years aerospace experience with 10+ years in aircraft structural analysis.
• B.Sc., M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional Engineer registration, or eligible.
• Experience with Transport Canada and/or DND certification frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of FEA, model validation and verification.
• Previous leadership experience is an asset.

Why This Role

High-impact technical leadership on certified aircraft programs. Mentor the next generation of structures engineers. Competitive compensation with relocation support available.