Position Overview:
Working with experienced engineers, the Junior Engineer will perform engineering tasks in support of fixed wing / rotary wing Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP) and conducting structural analysis in support of aircraft modification programs.
Key Areas of Respomsibility:
Support the CP140 Aurora and/or CH149 Cormorant Aircraft Structural Integrity Programs (ASIP) including conducting data analysis;
Participate in aircraft modification design projects;
Participate in aircraft test programs;
Prepare software/database requirements, user instructions and testing documentation and Perform software testing according to prepared test scripts;
Design and substantiate non-standard repairs;
Perform structural analyses of repairs and modifications to aircraft structures;
Conduct Durability and Damage Tolerance Analyses (D/DTA) under the supervision of a senior D/DTA specialist;
Assist in the preparation of formal Reports and other engineering deliverables;
Other duties as tasked/required.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills
Knowledge of the MS Office and MS Windows environments
Experience with one or more of the following is not necessary but will be considered an asset:
Static analysis, fatigue analysis and fracture mechanics or finite element analysis
Collection, reduction, analysis and trending of engineering data
Statistical analysis
Design
Drafting
Testing
Computer programming and databases
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities in your area.
Incumbents must be able to pass and maintain Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Transport Canada security clearances.
The successful applicants will be eligible to meet requirements for the U.S International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
Applicants must be able to pass and maintain a Level II (Secret) security clearance with the Department of National Defence.