Structural Designer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Structural Designer (Aerospace): Leading the structural development and verification of spacecraft subsystems with an accent on structural modeling, environmental testing, and margin of safety analysis. Focus on driving structural trade studies, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, flight-ready hardware.

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

Salary: $100,622 - $150,622 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leader in commercial space connectivity, operating the first commercial optical data relay constellation and advancing on-orbit compute capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead structural development and verification of spacecraft subsystems from concept through flight qualification.
• Perform structural modeling and assess hardware performance under static, dynamic, vibration, and shock loading.
• Define structural verification strategies and success criteria aligned with mission requirements.
• Plan and execute environmental qualification test campaigns including vibration and modal testing.
• Collaborate with systems, RF, electrical, and manufacturing teams to develop integrated spacecraft solutions.
• Identify structural risks and recommend design improvements to enhance reliability and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in developing and verifying structural solutions for complex mechanical or aerospace systems.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, dynamics, vibration, shock, and fatigue.
• Proficiency with NASTRAN-based analysis environments (e.g., Simcenter 3D, FEMAP, MSC NASTRAN).
• Experience with CAD platforms such as Onshape, Creo, SolidWorks, or NX.
• Must be comfortable working in a hands-on development environment involving prototyping and testing.

Nice to have

• Experience developing mission-critical spacecraft or satellite hardware.
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS or NASA structural engineering standards.
• Experience with lightweight structures, deployable systems, or precision mechanisms.
• Eligibility for P.Eng. licensure in a Canadian jurisdiction.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unlimited vacation policy and supportive parental leave.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Certified Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.