Brandon Clark

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: brandon.clark@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: brandonclarkaero

Summary

Six years of aerospace engineering experience focused on advanced materials and aerodynamic optimization, successfully reducing component weight by 15% in recent projects. Expertise in CAD modeling, FEA analysis, and compliance with aviation safety regulations (CARs). Contributed to the design and testing of next-generation aircraft components, enhancing fuel efficiency and structural performance.

Experience

Senior Aerospace Structural Engineer, Bombardier Aviation -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2020 – present

• Led a team of 4 engineers in the structural analysis and design of primary airframe components for the Global 8000 program, ensuring compliance with FAR Part 25 and CARs standards.

• Implemented advanced composite materials in wing box design, resulting in a 12% weight reduction and improved fatigue life by 20% compared to previous designs.

• Developed and validated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models using ANSYS and NASTRAN, accurately predicting stress distribution and deformation under various flight conditions.

• Oversaw the full lifecycle of structural testing, from planning and execution to data analysis and reporting, leading to certification of critical components ahead of schedule.

Aerospace Design Engineer, MDA Space -- Brampton, Canada

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Contributed to the mechanical design and analysis of satellite subsystems, including propulsion modules and payload structures, for various Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions.

• Performed detailed stress, thermal, and vibration analysis on spacecraft components, ensuring robustness against launch loads and orbital environments.

• Collaborated with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for producibility and cost-effectiveness, reducing material waste by 8% through DFM principles.

• Authored technical documentation for design specifications, test procedures, and performance reports, supporting successful project reviews and client approvals.

Education

University of Toronto, M.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2016 – Aug 2017

Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2012 – May 2016

Skills

Technical Skills: CAD (CATIA V5/V6, SolidWorks), FEA (ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS), CFD (Fluent), MATLAB, Python, GD&T, Stress Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Fracture Mechanics, Composite Materials, Aerodynamics, Propulsion Systems, Aircraft Structures, Spacecraft Design, Systems Engineering, Model-Based Design

Industry Standards & Regulations: FAR Part 25, CARs, AS9100, MIL-HDBK-5, NASA-STD-5001

Software & Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Windchill