Job Title: Junior Stress Engineer
Job Location: Mirabel, QC
Job Code: 46827
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between 62,500 - $112,500 CDN annually
Ensure the analysis and validation of aircraft structures for both commercial projects (new product development, missionization, system integration) and military programs (maintaining operational availability, repairs, and airworthiness compliance). The incumbent will work closely with other engineering teams, program managers, and both internal and external clients to ensure conformity with performance, safety, and cost requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Analyze structural damage on aircraft (CF 18) and propose repairs that meet airworthiness requirements.
- Validate design criteria for in-service repairs and configuration modifications.
- Read and interpret manufacturing and modification drawings.
- Perform strength analyses (classical methods and finite element analysis) on metallic and composite materials, including fatigue and damage tolerance.
- Apply safety factors and aerospace design standards.
- Participate in feasibility studies and technical proposals for civil and military clients.
- Collaborate with fleet management teams to plan interventions and ensure operational availability.
- Document analyses, assumptions, and results in technical reports.
- Meet project deadlines and budget requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant aerospace experience required, preferably in stress analysis, fatigue, and risk management.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following software: NASTRAN, PATRAN, or other finite element tools, plus WORD and EXCEL.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
- Bilingualism required (French and English), with the ability to write technical reports in English.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and within multidisciplinary groups.
- Strong task prioritization in demanding environments and adherence to tight deadlines.
- Analytical mindset, resourcefulness, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Strong interest in material strength and structural mechanics.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
- Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
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