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SkyCan Systems

Senior UAV Airframe & Aerodynamics Designer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Experience: Experience: 7–12 years in aircraft conceptual design, aerodynamics, or performance engineering.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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SKYCAN SYSTEMS INC.

CAPABILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Senior UAV Airframe & Aerodynamics Designer

Flight Sciences - Conceptual Design, Aerodynamics & Performance

LOCATION

Central Ontario (onsite)

REPORTS TO

Head of Systems

DIVISION

R&D Department

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time, permanent

WORK ARRANGEMENT

Onsite by default, with limited hybrid flexibility depending on program phase and lab needs.

SECURITY REQUIREMENT

Must be eligible for security assessment under the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

ABOUT SKYCAN

SkyCan Systems Inc. is a Canadian defence technology company building sovereign unmanned systems capabilities to protect Canada and its allies. Drawing on platforms proven in frontline operations in Ukraine, SkyCan is establishing Canadian manufacturing capacity to deliver operationally relevant systems backed by Canadian and allied supply chains. The company’s focus is on combining combat-proven technology with domestic production, secure supply, and long-term support to strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base and serve allied defence requirements. Our manufacturing facility is in Central Ontario, supported by a satellite office in Toronto. We are scaling from a small engineering core to a full production organization.

THE ROLE

This role leads conceptual and preliminary UAV configuration design across SkyCan's platform programs, covering sizing, geometry definition, and configuration trade studies. You will generate aerodynamic models and aero databases, model range, endurance, climb, cruise, and payload-range tradeoffs, and own weight and balance, CG envelope definition, and mass budget tracking.

You will provide aero and performance data inputs to the 6-DOF flight dynamics model, evaluate propulsion system impacts on airframe geometry and mission capability across electric and combustion architectures, and coordinate with Airframe & Mechanical, Hardware, and Software & Perception.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

– Conceptual design and configuration: Lead conceptual and preliminary UAV configuration design - sizing, geometry definition, and configuration trade studies - across SkyCan's platform programs. Evaluate mission-driven design options across range, endurance, payload, and propulsion architecture, and produce configuration drawings.

– Aerodynamics: Generate aerodynamic models - lift/drag polars, stability and control derivatives - and build aero databases using panel/VLM methods and CFD as required. Assess aero impacts of propulsion placement, sensor payloads, and structural constraints.

– Performance engineering: Model range, endurance, climb, cruise, and payload-range tradeoffs across multiple propulsion architectures. Produce performance budgets and mission analysis outputs for program reviews.

– Mass properties and configuration budgets: Own weight and balance calculations, CG envelope definition, and mass budget tracking, coordinated with Airframe & Mechanical and with the Head of Systems on the payload interface envelope.

– Flight dynamics model support: Provide aero and performance data inputs to the 6-DOF flight dynamics model and support GNC and control-law development with validated datasets.

– Propulsion-airframe integration: Evaluate propulsion system impacts on airframe geometry, aero performance, and mission capability, supporting both electric and combustion architectures as they apply program by program.

– Cross-branch coordination: Work with Airframe & Mechanical on structural and propulsion constraints, with Hardware on sensor placement and avionics impacts, and with Software & Perception on navigation and perception mass and placement considerations.

WHAT YOU BRING - TECHNICAL

Proficiency levels indicate the depth expected in each area. Items marked Asset are not required.

– UAV conceptual design and configuration trades EXPERT: Sizing, geometry definition, and configuration trade studies for fixed-wing and non-conventional (e.g. tail-sitter) UAV configurations, with conceptual CAD tools for geometry definition.

– Aerodynamics EXPERT: Subsonic aerodynamic analysis, stability and control derivatives, and aero database generation and validation using panel/VLM methods (XFLR5, AVL, Tornado, OpenVSP or equivalent). CFD tools are an asset for higher-fidelity work.

– Performance engineering DEEP: Range, endurance, climb, cruise, and payload-range modelling across multiple propulsion architectures, electric and combustion, program-dependent.

– Propulsion-airframe integration DEEP: Architecture-agnostic assessment of propulsion impacts on airframe geometry, aero performance, and mission capability.

– Mass properties and weight budgeting PROFICIENT: Weight and balance, CG envelope management, and mass budget tracking across a multi-program portfolio.

– Flight dynamics and 6-DOF modelling PROFICIENT: Contributing aero and performance data to 6-DOF simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink.

– Regulatory and airworthiness awareness WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Transport Canada RPAS and DND certification considerations (e.g. TA-2017) as they affect conceptual design decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND

– Experience: 7–12 years in aircraft conceptual design, aerodynamics, or performance engineering. UAV experience strongly preferred.

– Verification: Experience taking a configuration from concept through preliminary design, including generation of aero and performance data packages used by downstream GNC, structures, and flight-test teams.

– Security: Eligible for CGP security assessment. Existing CGP registration or a federal security clearance is an asset.

– Education: MASc or BASc in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. P.Eng is an asset.

CERTIFICATIONS (ASSETS)

Existing federal security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one

CFD software certification (ANSYS Fluent or equivalent)

Transport Canada Advanced RPAS Certificate

Transport Canada Level 1 Complex Operations

ARP4754A / ARP4761 system safety awareness

WHY SKYCAN

Ownership of a technical division at a company moving from prototype to volume production.

Platforms that are fielded operationally, with direct feedback from operators.

A purpose-built facility with dedicated lab, integration, and test infrastructure.

Competitive base salary, employee benefits, and paid time off.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, ACCOMMODATION & ELIGIBILITY

SkyCan Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make hiring decisions on merit, without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, or disability.

Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

This position involves access to controlled goods and controlled technology. Successful candidates must be eligible for and complete a security assessment under the Controlled Goods Program, and may be required to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada security clearance. Eligibility is assessed under Canadian law and does not require Canadian work experience.

SkyCan uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

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Responsibilities

Lead conceptual and preliminary UAV configuration design, aerodynamic modeling, performance analysis, and mass-property budgeting across platform programs. Provide validated aerodynamic and performance data for flight-dynamics and GNC development, assess propulsion-airframe integration, and coordinate design interfaces with engineering teams.

Requirements

Candidates should have 7–12 years of aircraft conceptual design, aerodynamics, or performance engineering experience, with UAV experience strongly preferred and experience carrying configurations through preliminary design. A BASc or MASc in aerospace, mechanical, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is expected, along with expertise in UAV configuration, aerodynamics, and performance; candidates must be eligible for a Controlled Goods Program security assessment.

Skills

UAV Conceptual Design
Configuration Trade Studies
Aerodynamic Analysis
Aerodynamic Database Generation
Performance Engineering
Range and Endurance Modeling
Weight and Balance
Center of Gravity Management
Propulsion-Airframe Integration
6-DOF Flight Dynamics Modeling
MATLAB/Simulink
Panel and VLM Methods
CFD
Conceptual CAD
Mission Analysis
RPAS Airworthiness

Benefits

Employee Benefits
Paid Time Off

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

UAV
Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Tail-Sitter Configuration
Conceptual Design
Configuration Trade Studies
Aerodynamics
Lift/Drag Polars
Stability and Control Derivatives
Aerodynamic Databases
XFLR5
AVL
Tornado
OpenVSP
CFD
ANSYS Fluent
Performance Modeling
Payload-Range Analysis
Weight and Balance
Center of Gravity Envelope
6-DOF Simulation
MATLAB/Simulink
GNC
Electric Propulsion
Combustion Propulsion
Transport Canada RPAS
DND Certification
TA-2017
Controlled Goods Program
ARP4754A
ARP4761

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