Structural Engineer

Job summary

Perform structural integrity assessments and damage tolerance analyses for aircraft repairs to ensure airworthiness. Establish inspection thresholds and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate crack propagation and structural impact.

Job details

Title: Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) Engineer Location: Quebec, Canada Function: Engineering / Aerospace About the Role: We are seeking a Damage Tolerance Analysis (DTA) Engineer to support Repair Engineering activities for aircraft structures. In this role, you will perform structural integrity assessments of aircraft damage and repair solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable safety, airworthiness, and regulatory requirements. The position is well suited for an engineer with strong expertise in structural analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, and aerospace engineering. Key Responsibilities Review and analyze Airbus-provided damage details and proposed repair solutions. Identify and map aircraft structural damage using structural drawings. Perform crack growth and damage tolerance assessments and evaluate potential crack propagation scenarios. Assess the structural impact of damage and repairs on Structural Significant Items (SSIs) and Principal Structural Elements (PSEs). Calculate section properties at damage locations to support structural assessments. Perform residual strength analyses to demonstrate compliance with airworthiness requirements. Conduct crack propagation analyses using appropriate engineering tools. Establish inspection thresholds, repeat intervals, and inspection methods to support continued structural integrity. Communicate technical findings and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics. Experience with Damage Tolerance Analysis methodologies. Familiarity with Airbus structural analysis processes. Hands-on experience with structural analysis and engineering tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of FAA/EASA certification requirements applicable to structural repairs. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Airbus aircraft structures. Previous experience in aircraft repair and maintenance engineering. Proficiency with additional structural analysis tools. Why Join? This is an opportunity to contribute directly to aircraft structural integrity and airworthiness, working on challenging damage tolerance and repair engineering problems within the aerospace industry. Apply today to join a team focused on delivering safe, compliant, and technically robust aircraft repair solutions.

What you’ll do

Perform structural integrity assessments and damage tolerance analyses for aircraft repairs to ensure airworthiness. Establish inspection thresholds and collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate crack propagation and structural impact.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with strong expertise in fatigue and fracture mechanics. Candidates should be familiar with Airbus structural processes and FAA/EASA certification requirements.

Listed skills

• Team-focused · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• mechanics · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Damage Tolerance Analysis
• Structural Analysis
• Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Crack Growth Assessment
• Residual Strength Analysis
• Airworthiness Compliance
• FAA/EASA Certification
• Structural Integrity Assessment
• Repair Engineering

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Transportation