Aircraft Structural Dynamics

Job summary

Perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic simulations to support new aircraft design and continued airworthiness. Maintain finite element models and support ground and flight testing activities.

Job details

Key Skills for: Structural Dynamics Engineer aeroelasticity and aeroservoelasticity analyses ground vibration testing (GVT) and flight flutter testing (FFT) dynamic system stability and frequency response calculations finite element models and analysis Matlab, Python, Fortran, or C/C++ Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace specialization What are your contributions to the team? • Perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic simulations in support of new aircraft design studies and continued airworthiness of in‑service aircraft • Use engineering judgment on selecting the appropriate methods, techniques, and tools in resolving complex issues • Prepare and maintain finite element models to perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic analysis • Maintain, develop and document methods and in‑house software • Support and interact with other engineering disciplines, such as Advanced Design, Aerodynamics, Structures, Mass Properties, Flight Controls and Control Laws • Support ground vibration testing (GVT) and flight flutter testing (FFT) and post‑process results • Document analyses and findings in engineering certification reports and presentations (English) How to thrive in this role? • You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with Aerospace specialization. A high education would be an asset • You have relevant experience in the aerospace industry • You have some experience in aeroelasticity and aeroservoelasticity analyses • You have a good understanding of aircraft structures, aerodynamics, control surface actuations and control laws • You have experience with finite element models and analysis. Experience with Nastran is an asset • You have experience with dynamic system stability and frequency response calculations • You have experience programming in Matlab, Python, Fortran, or C/C++ • You are eligible to acquire Canadian Controlled Goods (CGD) clearance • You have some knowledge of Airworthiness regulations • You have good organizational skills in planning work activities and completing tasks within budget and on schedule, and can work under pressure • You have good analytical thinking, problem solving, communication skills both written and spoken, in French and English

What you’ll do

Perform aeroelastic and aeroservoelastic simulations to support new aircraft design and continued airworthiness. Maintain finite element models and support ground and flight testing activities.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with experience in structural dynamics and programming. Must be eligible for Canadian Controlled Goods clearance and possess strong analytical skills.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• French · Preferred
• completing tasks · Preferred
• Budget · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred
• Python · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Aeroelasticity
• Aeroservoelasticity
• Ground Vibration Testing
• Flight Flutter Testing
• Dynamic System Stability
• Frequency Response Calculations
• Finite Element Analysis
• Matlab
• Python
• Fortran
• C/C++
• Nastran
• Aircraft Structures
• Aerodynamics
• Control Laws
• Airworthiness Regulations

Job areas

• Engineering
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Science & Research