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