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Role: Senior Stress EngineerLocation: Mississauga, OntarioVisa Requirement: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Open Work PermitExperience Required: 10+ YearsJob Summary:We are hiring Senior Stress Engineers to support structural analysis and certification for new and existing aircraft programs. We're looking for experienced aerospace professionals with strong skills in finite element analysis (FEA), hand calculations, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities:Perform detailed and global FEA (DFEM and GFEM) for aircraft structuresConduct hand calculations for static strength, fatigue, and damage toleranceAnalyze key components: fuselage, wings, empennage, nacelles, interiors, and landing gear areasCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Loads, Materials, Liaison Engineering)Prepare stress reports, substantiation documents, and compliance packagesSupport certification with authorities (TCCA, FAA, EASA)Mentor junior engineers and help develop engineering tools and best practicesQualifications:Bachelors or Masters in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering10+ years of experience in structural stress analysis in aerospaceProficient with FEM tools like NASTRAN, Patran, HyperMesh, FEMAP, or ANSYSStrong in DFEM/GFEM modeling, mesh techniques, and interpreting resultsSkilled in classical hand calculations (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, etc.)Familiar with scripting (Python, MATLAB) and Excel-based toolsKnowledge of aircraft certification standards (FAR/CS Part 25)Experience with substantiation reports and working with DERs/DARsNice to Have:Experience with legacy aircraft and structural modifications/repairsKnowledge of composites, weight optimization, or crashworthinessFamiliarity with PLM systems like ENOVIA or SmarTeam