Safran

STRESS ENGINEER/ANALYST

Safran$80K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline
  • Strong understanding of Solid Mechanics and Fatigue principles
  • Experience in structural engineering
  • Proficient in Finite Element Modeling and Analysis, including software like PATRAN, NASTRAN, and ABAQUS
  • Excellent communication skills in English; bilingual in French is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the structural integrity of Landing Gears and Systems
  • Conduct Strength and Fatigue Analysis
  • Perform Weight Optimization and establish Qualification Test Requirements
  • Create and review Certification Documents
  • Prepare and review structural reports for compliance with airworthiness and customer specifications
  • Mentor less experienced Analysts and support AOG after-hours as needed
  • Execute trade studies to identify optimal design solutions

Benefits

  • Encouraging an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace
  • Opportunities for continual learning and professional growth
  • Support for employees with accommodation needs
  • Access to a positive and supportive work environment
  • Engagement in meaningful and cutting-edge projects in the aerospace sector
Full Job Description
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day

Reference number
2025-161846

Job details
Domain

Research, design and development
Job field / Job profile

Architecture and systems engineering - Systems engineering
Job title

STRESS ENGINEER/ANALYST
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description
• Reporting to the Integrated Product Team - Engineering Group Leader
• Responsible for the structural integrity of Landing Gears and Landing Gear Systems.
• Perform the following activities (not limited to):
• Strength and Fatigue Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis
• Weight Optimization
• Establish Qualification Test Requirements
• Create Certification Documents
• MRB Support
• Responsible for working closely with Design team, liaison with customer, offload service providers, and external partner/supplier structural engineers.
• Prepare and review structural reports for compliance to airworthiness specifications and customer requirements.
• Ability to execute high quality checking of other stress analysts and offload resources work.
• Execute trade studies to identify the optimum design solution
• Ensure that lessons learned are applied to new designs
• Ensure that a common analysis approach is followed using harmonized company standards
• Evaluation and disposition of Non-Conformances against parts and assemblies if required
• Support in-service aircraft for production repair, in-service repair, investigations and associated Material Review Board activities if required
• AOG after-hours support if required
• Occasionally work offsite for extended periods at customer/partner facilities inside or outside of Canada if required.
• Mentoring of less experienced Analysts
• Other company/Engineering related activities as required
Candidate skills & requirements
• University degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of the fundamental principles of Solid Mechanics and Fatigue.
• Ability to perform classical strength and fatigue analyses.
• Proficient with Finite Element Modeling and Analysis.
2/2 COMMUNICATION INTERNE
C2 - Confidential
• Experience in the field of structural engineering
• Proficient with computer programs such as Mathcad, nCode and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated experience with PATRAN, NASTRAN, and ABAQUS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge and experience with CAR/FAR/CS 25 specifications are required.
• Ability to travel internationally if required.
• Ability to support AOG after hours as part of a team on a schedule if required
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

What's my next step?
Feeling hesitant to apply because you do not meet all of the job requirements? Don't be! Safran Landing Systems is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable team and encourages all applicants to apply.
We want to hear from you, apply today!

Eligibility requirements:
All applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum age of 18 years. Must pass the Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accommodations
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace. SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.
Job location
Job location

North America, Canada, Ontario, Toronto
City (-ies)

Ajax

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
Learn more about Safran
Size
95,000 employees
Industry

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