Senior Engineering Lead – Design & Aerostructures

Senior Engineering Lead – Design & Aerostructures

Location: Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Salary: C $165,000 - C $210,000
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Hybrid

A senior-level Engineering Lead – Design & Aerostructures is sought to lead the development of mechanical and structural systems for next-generation eVTOL aircraft. This role combines hands‑on product development with leadership of the engineering team, guiding the technical strategy, tools, methods, and processes for both developmental and certified aircraft.

• Lead and mentor the Design & Aerostructures team, setting technical direction, goals, and priorities.
• Architect, design, and implement mechanical system architectures from aircraft to component level.
• Design critical structural components including fuselage, propulsion mounts, landing gear, and system housings.
• Specify and validate materials (e.g., composites, aluminum, titanium, high‑performance polymers) for strength, weight, thermal, and durability performance.
• Oversee product development from concept through prototyping, testing, and production release.
• Optimize structures for strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal performance.
• Interface with suppliers to validate materials, manufacturing methods, and fabrication constraints.
• Participate in failure investigations and root cause analyses for material or mechanical performance issues.
• Develop test infrastructure to verify platform performance and support certification.
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with external organizations and research institutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and eVTOL certification requirements.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and team capabilities.

• 5+ years in senior engineering or technology leadership roles within aerospace, with primary structural systems experience (composite design and stress disciplines preferred).
• Full lifecycle experience in at least one aerospace program, from concept to production and certification.
• Familiarity with eVTOL Certification regulations (TCCA, FAA, EASA).
• Hands‑on experience with CAD tools (Solid Works, CATIA V6, 3DExperience preferred).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive mindset, problem‑solving abilities, and a drive to innovate.

• Competitive group benefits plan
• Company share scheme
• Flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects
• Collaborative, multi‑skilled, and high‑impact team environment