Maxime Lapalme

Technical lead of a team for the analysis, testing and certification of rotor system parts. Review and dispatch of tasks to be accomplished to team members. Support for flight tests. • Analyzed the fatigue of critical components of a rotor system using a combination of classical methods and finite element analyses • Coordinated with mechanical testing laboratories for the preparation and execution of complex fatigue tests. Responsible for monitoring and communicating progress to program management. • Definition and proposal of certification methodologies to the authorities representing Transport Canada

Setting up collaborative research projects (definition, financial planning, grant applications). Project execution. Responsible for relations with research partners (companies and academics). • Responsible for a portfolio of 7 projects with a combined total value of over $5 million. • Coordination with business programs for allocation of human resources to support projects • Responsible for the technical alignment of research with the company's technological development plan • Projects spanning multiple engineering disciplines (electrification, acoustics, mechanical systems, manufacturing and advanced materials)

Technical management of a multidisciplinary team across various projects with an annual budget of approximately $10 million. Research project development (definition, financial planning, grant application). Technical execution of multiple tasks. • Designed flight platforms/drones (aerodynamics, control, propulsion, structure, materials and manufacturing methods) • Led the electrification of propulsion systems (integration of electric motors, battery design) • Participated in the optimization of a propulsion system resulting in an increase in performance and a noise reduction • Conducted complex experimental campaigns combining structural resistance, aerodynamic and propulsive performance, acoustics, new materials and mechanical systems • Responsible for research and innovation activities for the SA2GE Program, dedicated to the development green technologies for the aeronautical industry. • Coordination and technical support for Internal Research & Development Program (IRAD) including collaboration with SMEs, Research Centers, Universities and RSRI, such as CRIAQ & PRIMA.

Fatigue and fracture structural analyses for metallic and composite components Analysis and writing of certification reports for, among others, the Bell 429, 505 and 525. • Analyzed metallic and composite structures using a combination of classical methods and finite element analyses • Defined and executed fatigue and crack propagation tests on complex samples, components and assemblies. The results were directly used for helicopter certification. • Defined and improved analysis methods and their tools resulting in efficiency gains in analysis time and a reduction in conservatism, which translates into reduced costs and less frequent inspections for customers.

Research topic : analysis of the residual stress from cold expansion in holes for fatigue improvement