Aircraft Loads Engineer

Job summary

Conduct simulations to determine external aircraft design loads and build high-fidelity modeling frameworks. Develop automated analysis tools and non-linear actuator models to support Transport Canada certification.

Job details

Conduct extensive simulations to determine precise external aircraft design loads. Build and maintain low- and high-fidelity modeling frameworks to support comprehensive loads analysis. Create automated analysis frameworks to drive engineering cycle efficiencies. Develop non-linear actuator modeling tools to support Transport Canada certification mandates. Utilize a wide range of commercial and proprietary engineering environments, including a 6-DOF aircraft simulator. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace specialization preferred). Deep aerospace industry experience focused directly on external loads analysis and nonlinear modeling. Solid understanding of aircraft flight dynamics, unsteady aerodynamics, and aeroelastic phenomena (flutter, LCO). Mastery of programming and scientific computing using C++, Fortran, MATLAB, and Python, including version control (Git). - Strong familiarity with finite element analysis systems, particularly Nastran. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. - Bilingual fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

What you’ll do

Conduct simulations to determine external aircraft design loads and build high-fidelity modeling frameworks. Develop automated analysis tools and non-linear actuator models to support Transport Canada certification.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with deep experience in external loads and nonlinear modeling. Proficiency in C++, Fortran, MATLAB, Python, and Nastran is required, along with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Git · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• External Loads Analysis
• Nonlinear Modeling
• Flight Dynamics
• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Aeroelasticity
• C++
• Fortran
• MATLAB
• Python
• Git
• Nastran
• Finite Element Analysis
• 6-DOF Aircraft Simulator
• Aircraft Design Loads
• Actuator Modeling
• Bilingual English and French

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research