Find work in Canada.

545,929 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added just now
EW
Project Manager
ERCO Worldwide
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
…to gather information, identify opportunities and validate technical information firsthand. The position works collaboratively with site personnel and corporate engineering teams to develop…
Added just now
HT
Designer, Development (Mechanical)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
…passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a…
Added just now
HT
Software Validation Technologist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
…passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a…
Added just now
HT
Product Development Engineer
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
Our Development Engineering team is looking to hire an experienced Product Development Engineer. The successful candidate will lead the technical development of packaging products working…
Added just now
HT
Test Engineering Technologist - Process Packaging
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
To accelerate time-to-market with effective solutions that keep our customers in the lead, we leverage a powerful risk prioritized product development process. The Test Engineering…
Added just now
HT
Test Engineering Technologist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
To accelerate time-to-market with effective solutions that keep our customers in the lead, we leverage a powerful risk prioritized product development process.The Test Engineering…
Added just now
HT
Engineering Team Leader (PET HR)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
…passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a…
Added just now
HT
Mechanical Designer (Fluidpower)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
Lead engineering design as part of the product development process by focusing on systems level and concept design. Translating product definition into high quality, reliable and…
Added just now
HT
Advanced Applications Blow Molding Specialist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
Apply a structured, data-driven approach using engineering principles, experimentation and numerical analysis to better understand process behavior and support technical decision making
Added just now
S
Global Methods Engineer - Machining
Safran
Mirabel, QC
- Full-time
Lead the capitalization of knowledge around technical processes, ensuring technological monitoring.
Added just now
L
Senior Software Engineer – AI Agents
lululemon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As a Senior Software Engineer – AI Agents, you will lead the design and implementation of complex software systems and features spanning multiple services and components, establishing…
Added just now
M
Project Manager, Engineering, Alberta
Midwest
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Ensure all engineering deliverables, calculations, and design packages strictly adhere to Midwest's Quality Management System (QMS), Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP), and…
Added just now
HT
Designer, Development (Electrical)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
Solve technical problems including conflicting requirements, system reliability, cost constraints, and manufacturability challenges
Added just now
O
Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Tech Lead
OpenMined
Remote, Canada
- $126,000 to $188,000 USD / year
- Contract
- Remote
This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You understand the long term vision. You write code. You make architecture decisions. You set engineering standards by example. You're the most…
Added 15 mins ago
S
Agentic AI Architect - Intelligence Engineering (Toronto)
Slalom
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
Explain model and system behavior to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leading deep technical presentations, workshops, and architecture conversations
Added 15 mins ago
C
Customer Delivery Architect
Cisco
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We solve technical challenges and lead delivery projects from start to finish. We create design plans, write scripts for automation, and build simulations to test system compatibility.…
Added 30 mins ago
PE
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead, Calgary
Polar Engineering
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Join us to lead the way in engineering Alberta’s energy efficiency and greener future
Added 30 mins ago
L
Staff Software Engineer - Checkout and Post Purchase Web Experiences
lululemon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
As a Staff Software Engineer responsible for lower-funnel experiences you’ll establish strategic engineering standards and architectural patterns adopted across the organization including…
Added 30 mins ago
MC
Technical Business Analyst – Syndigo PIM MDM (35930)
Myticas Consulting
Canada
- Contract
Technical Business Analyst – Syndigo / PIM / MDM
Added 30 mins ago
C
Analyste fonctionnel Microsoft Dynamics CE / Power Platform
CGI
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Lead the translation of high-level business requirements into functional specifications while ensuring effective communication with business stakeholders.
Added 30 mins ago
LD
Product Manager, Digital Health (14 month contract)
Loblaw Digital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Lead product discovery and delivery, working closely with Engineering, Design and cross-functional partners to bring new capabilities and enhancements to market.
Added 30 mins ago
MC
Senior Cybersecurity Test Engineer (35651)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Test Engineer to lead and execute security testing activities across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, APIs, and system integrations.…
Added 30 mins ago
MC
Senior QA Engineer III – Automation | Banking | API | Kafka | ETL (35729)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Lead end-to-end functional, integration, regression, and system testing across complex banking applications.
Added 30 mins ago
MC
Link Layer Integration Testing Manager (35387)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
This position owns the planning, execution, and reporting of system-level testing activities to ensure communication link functionality meets system requirements, performance objectives,…
Added 30 mins ago
MC
Network Management System Developer (35520)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Network Management System (NMS) Developer to lead the design, development, and evolution of next-generation network management solutions for a cutting-edge…

SkyCan Systems

Senior UAV Airframe & Aerodynamics Designer

Barrie, ON, Canada

Full-time

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Experience: Experience: 7–12 years in aircraft conceptual design, aerodynamics, or performance engineering.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

SKYCAN SYSTEMS INC.

CAPABILITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Senior UAV Airframe & Aerodynamics Designer

Flight Sciences - Conceptual Design, Aerodynamics & Performance

LOCATION

Barrie, Ontario (onsite)

REPORTS TO

Head of Systems

DIVISION

R&D Department

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 aerospace and defence company that designs and manufactures uncrewed aerial vehicles for the Government of Canada and allied nations.

Our manufacturing facility is in Barrie, 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 Barrie 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. Requests can be made through the careers section of the SkyCan website.

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.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual and preliminary UAV configuration design, aerodynamic modeling, and performance analysis, including mission tradeoffs across range, endurance, payload, and propulsion architectures. Own mass properties and configuration budgets, provide validated data for 6-DOF flight dynamics models, and coordinate airframe integration 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 designs through preliminary design. A degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is expected, along with expertise in UAV configuration design and aerodynamics; eligibility for a Controlled Goods Program security assessment is required.

Skills

UAV Conceptual Design
Configuration Trade Studies
Aerodynamic Analysis
Aero Database Generation
Performance Engineering
Propulsion-Airframe Integration
Weight and Balance
Mass Budgeting
CG Envelope Management
6-DOF Flight Dynamics Modeling
MATLAB/Simulink
Panel/VLM Methods
CFD
Conceptual CAD
RPAS Airworthiness
Mission Analysis

Benefits

Employee Benefits
Paid Time Off

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
Fixed-Wing UAV
Tail-Sitter
Conceptual Design
Configuration Trade Studies
Aerodynamics
Lift/Drag Polars
Stability and Control Derivatives
Panel/VLM Methods
XFLR5
AVL
Tornado
OpenVSP
CFD
ANSYS Fluent
Performance Modeling
Range and Endurance
Payload-Range Analysis
Weight and Balance
CG Envelope
6-DOF Modeling
MATLAB/Simulink
Electric Propulsion
Combustion Propulsion
Transport Canada RPAS
DND Certification
Controlled Goods Program
TA-2017
ARP4754A
ARP4761

Report this job