Aerospace systems engineer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• or equivalent experience
• Mechanical engineering

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Spacecraft manufacturing
• Research institute, laboratory or centre
• Private company, corporation or industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct component defect investigations, examinations and tests
• Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers
• Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components
• Prepare specifications for aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification
• Write manuals for operators stating operational specification and maintenance schedule
• Report on structural, component or system failures
• Develop the technical phases of logistical and operational support for aerospace vehicles and systems
• Print in 3D
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Research and report on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• ANASYS
• SolidWorks software
• AutoCAD
• MS Project

Instrument experience

• Optical

Area of work experience

• Design
• Operations or production
• Project management
• Project planning
• Research and development
• Specification or technical writing

Civil engineering experience

• Aircraft and space vehicles

Specialization in physics

• Aeronomy and space physics

Area of specialization

• Structures
• Mechanical components
• College and university education
• Aerospace engineering
• Mechanical engineering technology

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Secret clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sitting

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program