Junior Stress Engineer

Job summary

The incumbent will analyze and validate aircraft structures for commercial and military programs, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. They will perform strength analyses, document technical results, and collaborate with engineering teams to support fleet management and repairs.

Job details

Job Title: Junior Stress Engineer Job Location: Mirabel, QC Job Code: 46827 Job Schedule: Day Shift Compensation Range: Between 62,500 - $112,500 CDN annually Ensure the analysis and validation of aircraft structures for both commercial projects (new product development, missionization, system integration) and military programs (maintaining operational availability, repairs, and airworthiness compliance). The incumbent will work closely with other engineering teams, program managers, and both internal and external clients to ensure conformity with performance, safety, and cost requirements. Essential Functions: Analyze structural damage on aircraft (CF 18) and propose repairs that meet airworthiness requirements. Validate design criteria for in-service repairs and configuration modifications. Read and interpret manufacturing and modification drawings. Perform strength analyses (classical methods and finite element analysis) on metallic and composite materials, including fatigue and damage tolerance. Apply safety factors and aerospace design standards. Participate in feasibility studies and technical proposals for civil and military clients. Collaborate with fleet management teams to plan interventions and ensure operational availability. Document analyses, assumptions, and results in technical reports. Meet project deadlines and budget requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience required. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant aerospace experience required, preferably in stress analysis, fatigue, and risk management. Proficiency in one or more of the following software: NASTRAN, PATRAN, or other finite element tools, plus WORD and EXCEL. Ability to read technical drawings. Bilingualism required (French and English), with the ability to write technical reports in English. Ability to work effectively in teams and within multidisciplinary groups. Strong task prioritization in demanding environments and adherence to tight deadlines. Analytical mindset, resourcefulness, and commitment to customer satisfaction. Strong interest in material strength and structural mechanics. Eligibility Criteria: Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program; Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance; Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion. This job is for an existing vacancy

What you’ll do

The incumbent will analyze and validate aircraft structures for commercial and military programs, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards. They will perform strength analyses, document technical results, and collaborate with engineering teams to support fleet management and repairs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and possess at least two years of relevant experience in stress analysis. Proficiency in finite element tools and the ability to obtain government security clearances are mandatory.

Listed skills

• Technical Reporting · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Stress analysis
• Finite element analysis
• NASTRAN
• PATRAN
• Structural mechanics
• Fatigue analysis
• Damage tolerance
• Aerospace engineering
• Technical reporting
• Manufacturing drawings
• Risk management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Airworthiness compliance
• Composite materials
• Metallic materials
• Secret Clearance
• Management
• English Language
• Risk Management
• Feasibility Studies
• Prioritization
• Customer Service
• New Product Development
• Composite Materials
• Technical Drawing
• Resourcefulness
• Suspension (Vehicle)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Systems Integration
• Airworthiness
• Finite Element Methods
• International Traffic In Arms Regulations
• Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software)
• Stress Analysis
• Fatigue (Material)
• Structural Mechanics
• Damage Tolerance
• Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Stress Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Civil Engineers

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