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Senior Design and Aerostructures EngineerEssence Coaching Group • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
Senior Design and Aerostructures Engineer

Senior Design and Aerostructures Engineer

Essence Coaching Group • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, CA
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Design and Aerostructures Engineer

Location : Lindsay, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Employment Type : Full-time

Salary Range : C$165,000 – C$210,000

About the Role

A senior-level Design & Aerostructures Engineer is sought to lead mechanical and structural development for cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft.

This role involves hands‑on development of mechanical systems, structures, and components, from concept to certified production, with significant opportunities to grow expertise across adjacent disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement platform‑level mechanical systems from aircraft to component level
  • Design structural and mechanical components for critical systems, including fuselage, propulsion mounts, landing gear, and system housings
  • Select and specify materials (e.g., advanced composites, aluminum alloys, titanium, high‑performance polymers) based on strength, weight, thermal, and durability requirements
  • Support product development from concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and release to production
  • Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal performance
  • Interface with suppliers to validate material choices, manufacturing methods, and fabrication constraints
  • Participate in failure investigations and root cause analyses to resolve mechanical or material issues
  • Be an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the team
  • Apply aerospace standards and specifications appropriate to the discipline
  • Challenge the status quo, introducing new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity, and delivery timelines
  • Enforce standards and ensure rigor, resilience, and continuous improvement in design solutions
  • Act as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teams
  • Stay current with industry developments and implement best practices in your work
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes to increase safety and efficiency

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace structural systems, ideally with composite and stress disciplines
  • Experience with full lifecycle development, from concept to production and certification
  • Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA)
  • Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Hands‑on experience in mechanical and structural design, material selection, and component testing
  • Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • No fixed holiday cap
  • Group benefits plan
  • Company share scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects in a collaborative, innovative environment
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