Structural Design Specialist

Role Summary

Structural Design Specialist

Location: Richmond, BC, Canada

Department: Design Group

Employment Type: Full‑Time, Onsite

Travel: Occasional (less than 10%)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Structural Design Specialist to join our growing aerospace team within a Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Design Approval Organization (DAO).

In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed structural designs and engineering drawings for rotary-wing aircraft. You will play a key role in supporting certification and modification programs by translating engineering requirements into manufacturable, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a certified TCCA DAO engineering environment.
• Contribute to real-world helicopter design, modification, and certification programs.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development, certification exposure, and career growth.
• Develop your knowledge of Canadian certification pathways and potentially progress toward TCCA delegation.

• Design & Drafting: Develop 3D models and 2D drawings, define dimensions/tolerances (GD&T), and implement design changes for modifications, repairs, and STC programs.
• Engineering Integration: Collaborate with engineers and stress analysts, interpret technical data, and support trade studies and conceptual/layout design.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs meet CARs and rotorcraft standards, follow DAO procedures, and prepare certification documentation.
• Manufacturing Support: Coordinate with production teams, ensure design manufacturability, and resolve shop floor issues and non-conformances.
• Repair & Installation Development: Create repair schemes and provide clear installation and assembly instructions.
• Configuration & Documentation Control: Maintain revision control, document engineering changes, and support lifecycle records for continued airworthiness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering Design.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in aerospace or helicopter structural design/drafting preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with TCCA regulations (CARs) and certification environments is an asset.

Key Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and modeling.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures and materials (metals and composites).
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical designs.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Canada and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

Work Environment

• Office-based role within a TCCA DAO-approved aerospace organization.
• Close collaboration with engineering, certification, and manufacturing teams.
• Occasional interaction with production facilities or aircraft hangars.