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Description
The Technical Specialist, Airframe Fatigue and Damage Tolerance, creates analysis reports and prepares test plans to support the design, development, manufacture, structural test, flight test, certification and continued airworthiness of Bell's commercial product line. This position is based at Bell’s Mirabel facility.
Position Responsibilities:
- Perform fatigue analysis using industry standard calculations methods and finite element analysis methods.
- Perform damage tolerance analysis (crack propagation) using industry standard calculations
- Prepares structural test plans by defining the requirements and objectives in accordance with the certification regulation for the certification of helicopters.
- Support the structural test team by validating the test results and providing direction during test preparation and execution.
- Support the design team by applying design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, weight in relation with the fatigue requirements.
- Applies scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure the outcome and consequence of design, in terms of stress, strength, life, and alternatives.
- Methods include the use of CATIA V6 / CATIA V5 and a balance of classical hand calculations and FE tools to develop high performance airframe structures.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline is required.
- Masters Degree is preferred.
Position Requirements:
- At least 3 years structural fatigue analysis experience.
- Good knowledge of classical structural analysis methods for metallic and non metallic materials
- A general understanding of materials and manufacturing methods used in the Aerospace industry.
- Good knowledge of Finite Element Analysis Methodology and good computational skills. Knowledge of the NASTRAN/PATRAN/HYPERMESH environment would be an asset.
- Experience with Catia v5/v6 and ENOVIA would be an asset.
- Functional knowledge of French is required
- Functional knowledge of English is required for this position, as it involves communication in English with Bell teams outside of Quebec and/or its suppliers, partners, and clients outside of Quebec.
- Experience supporting static and/or fatigue testing is preferred.
- Experience with AFGROW would be asset.
- Static stress analysis experience is preferred.
Benefits of working at Bell Textron
- Group insurance program and pension plan/savings
- Average of 13 holidays/floating days
- Possibility of banking overtime in compensated time up to 40 hours per year
- Flexible schedule policy
- Educational assistance program for employees
- Reimbursement program for fitness fees
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Don’t miss the chance to join a diverse, inclusive environment where you feel a sense of belonging. As a member of our global workforce, you will collaborate with dedicated, enthusiastic teams where unique experiences, backgrounds and ideas combined with a strong passion for our products take us above and beyond flight.
Bell Textron Canada Ltee adheres to the principles of Employment Equity.We welcome applications from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities and people with disabilities.