Senior Stress Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
- Location
- Mirabel, Quebec
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
Skills
About this role
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Senior Stress Engineer
Job Location: Mirabel, QC
Job Code: 037838
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $113,000 - $163,000 CDN annually
Participate in the validation of aeronautical structures for both commercial projects (new product development, missionization, systems integration) and military projects (maintaining operational availability, repairs, compliance with airworthiness requirements). Provide technical leadership and manage tasks related to the analysis and validation of aeronautical structures. The incumbent will work closely with other engineering teams, program managers, and customers (internal and external) to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and cost requirements.
Essential Functions
• Lead static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses on aircraft components using classical and finite element methods • Validate mechanical designs in collaboration with design and manufacturing teams • Approve analysis reports and technical assumptions • Plan, prioritize, and monitor progress of analysis tasks • Mentor junior analysts, share best practices and technical knowledge, and support skill development • Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and program requirements • Participate in feasibility studies and technical proposals for civilian and military customers • Collaborate with fleet management teams to plan interventions and ensure operational availability
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant aerospace experience
• In-depth knowledge of structural analysis of metallic and composite materials
• Proficiency in one or more of the following software: NASTRAN, PATRAN, or other finite element tools, plus WORD and EXCEL
• Knowledge of MATLAB, VBA, and Python is an asset
• Bilingualism required (French and English), with ability to write technical reports in English
• Ability to work effectively in teams and multidisciplinary group.
• Strong task prioritization in high-pressure environments and adherence to tight deadlines
• Analytical mindset, resourcefulness, and commitment to customer satisfaction
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