Aircraft Loads

Key Skills for: Aircraft Loads Engineer

• aerospace industry experience, particularly in external loads analysis
• finite element models and analysis (e.g., Nastran)
• strong programming skills: C++, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python
• aircraft flight dynamics, aeroelastic phenomena (flutter, LCO), and unsteady aerodynamics
• dynamic system stability and frequency response calculations
• fly-by-wire systems and control law integration

Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace specialization

What are your contributions to the team?

• Conduct simulations and analyses to determine aircraft design loads for both new development programs and continued airworthiness of in‑service aircraft

• Develop and maintain both low‑ and high‑fidelity models to support loads analysis

• Contribute to the creation of automated frameworks and tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in loads analysis

• Build capabilities for store separation loads analysis to support missionized aircraft programs

• Develop nonlinear actuator modeling tools to meet Transport Canada’s certification requirements

• Utilize a wide range of commercial and proprietary tools, including a six‑degree‑of‑freedom aircraft simulator

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace specialization preferred)

• You have relevant aerospace industry experience, particularly in external loads analysis

• You have experience in nonlinear modeling and certification process

• You have strong programming skills: C++, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python

• You have knowledge in numerical and scientific computing

• You have experience with high‑performance computing environments

• You have experience with software development using version control systems (e.g., Git)

• You have a solid understanding of aircraft flight dynamics, aeroelastic phenomena (flutter, LCO), and unsteady aerodynamics

• You are familiarity with finite elements analysis tools (e.g., Nastran)

• You have a solid understanding of aircraft flight dynamics, aeroelastic phenomena (flutter, LCO), and unsteady aerodynamics

• You have knowledge of time/frequency domain unsteady aerodynamics

• You have experience with fly‑by‑wire systems and control law integration

• You have an understanding of airworthiness regulations and certification documentation

• You are eligible for Canadian Control Good Clearance