Senior Design

Join to apply for the Senior Design & Aerostructures Engineer role at Horizon Aircraft4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Design & Aerostructures Engineer role at Horizon AircraftA career at Horizon is for those who want to do something extraordinary, yet with meaningful purpose. We take pride in pushing the boundaries of technology and customer experience to deliver something that has never been done before. We are a fast-moving organization that promotes a hands-on approach, supporting each other through the tough spots, generating a close-knit team with a family feel.What we do here is hard, but then very few things worth achieving are easy. By joining Horizon, you will have the opportunity to work with our world-class entrepreneurial team who are passionate about delivering something special.What we need you to bring.Horizon is seeking an open, enthusiastic, experienced Senior Design & Aerostructures Engineer (Conceptual). Your role involves developing our platform’s mechanical systems. You will develop products, expertise, tools, and methods in these areas for both developmental and certified aircraft.As we’re a small team, there is significant scope for you to advance your career and learn about adjacent disciplines.Your Day-to-DayHands on work with product development. Architect, Design and implement the platform architectures of mechanical systems from aircraft to component levelDesign structural and mechanical components for critical aircraft systems including fuselage, propulsion mounts, landing gear, and system housingsSelect and specify materials (e.g., advanced composites, aluminum alloys, titanium, high-performance polymers) based on strength, weight, thermal, and durability considerationsSupport development from concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and release to productionOptimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal performanceInterface with suppliers to validate material choices, manufacturing methods, and fabrication constraintsParticipate in failure investigations and root cause analyses to resolve material or mechanical performance issuesBe an integral part of the team, projecting positive behaviours and influence onto the teamPossess an in-depth knowledge of the standards and specifications appropriate to the disciplineChallenge the status quo, bring new ideas to improve engineering quality, productivity and timeliness of deliveryEnforce standards, ensure rigor, resilience and continuous improvement in design solutions, meeting all regulatory requirements, conforming to specifications, quality and requirements within schedule and budgetAct as a project integrator and interface between project management and other engineering teamsStay up to date with, and implement the latest developments in your fieldDrive the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiencyWe are looking for people that will have the following qualifications and experiences: Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in a relevant role within the aerospace industry and primary structural systems (ideally both composite design and stress disciplines). You will have full life cycle experience at product level, ideally having been a part of at least 1 aerospace program from conception to production and certification, and you will have familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations from the TCCA, FAA, and EASA.About Your Future Team.As part of the team, you will tackle challenges and deliver something that has never been done before. The team is currently full of multi-skilled individuals who are some of the first Engineers to have joined Horizon. Your future team has an open, honest, and family first culture, who work hard and have fun doing it.Our Benefits.People are the heart of our success, and we like to provide transparency in the way we operate. This is why our benefits are beyond the normal for Ontario, and we are constantly trying to improve these further.No Holiday CapCompetitive Group Benefits PlanCompany Share SchemeFlexible WorkingThis is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of a ground-breaking industry and work with a dynamic and innovative team. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting aerospace projects of our time.If you have a passion for aerospace and eVTOL, and want to work on challenging and rewarding projects, please apply todayLocation.We are located just outside of Lindsay, in the Kawartha Lakes area of Ontario, Canada. Our team is onsite at our facility, as a group, a minimum of two days per week. We expect the same from you, and we are mindful of what a realistic commute would be to keep you safe and at your best. We offer relocation allowances in appropriate cases.Not Quite Your Profile?We would love for you to apply even if you have not met all the experience listed in this advert. We understand everyone’s career is unique and we welcome opportunities to broaden our knowledge in an open, diverse and inclusive way.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesAviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Horizon Aircraft by 2xGet notified about new Senior Design Engineer jobs in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr