Mechanical Designer

Subsystem Development & Ownership

• Lead the development of spacecraft mechanical subsystems from concept through flight qualification and successful transition into production

• Own subsystem-level mechanical development activities including mechanical design structural analysis thermal analysis integration verification testing and qualification

• Drive technical trade studies and design decisions using first-principles engineering simulation testing and sound engineering judgment

• Balance subsystem performance mass reliability manufacturability schedule and costobjectivesthroughout development

• Demonstrate compliance with subsystem requirements through analysis testing and documented margins of safety

Analysis Verification & Risk Reduction

• Develop andmaintainstructural and thermal models used to predict hardware performance and guide design decisions

• Define verification strategies and success criteria aligned with system requirements and missionobjectives

• Plan and execute prototype builds environmental testing and qualification campaigns to reduce technical risk andvalidatedesign performance.

• Correlate simulation results with physical testing to continuously improve model fidelity and engineering confidence

• Lead root-cause investigations and drive complex technical issues through to resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with systems RF electrical software manufacturing supply chain AIT and mission operations teams to develop integrated spacecraft solutions

• Facilitate technical discussions across disciplines clearly communicating design intent trade-offs risks and recommendations

• Coordinate subsystem activities across stakeholders to ensure successful integration verification and delivery

Engineering Excellence

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes design methodologies analysis approaches and verification practices

• Act as a peer reviewer mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within project teams

• Promote a culture of technical rigor accountability collaboration and continuous learning.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent

• 5 years of experience developing mechanical systems from concept through validation

• Strong understanding of structural mechanics heat transfer dynamics mechanical design and hardware integration.

• Experience performing structural and thermal analyses supported by simulation and physical testing.

• Experience with one or more CAD platforms such asOnshape Creo SolidWorks NX or equivalent.

• Understanding of design for manufacturing assembly integration and test principles.

• Strong communicationand documentation skills working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Comfortable operating in a hands-on development environment involving prototyping testing troubleshooting and hardware development.

• Experience developing spacecraft satellite aerospace or other mission-critical hardware.

• Experience withSimcenter3DSimcenter/NX NASTRANSimcenterSpace Systems Thermal or equivalent analysis tools.

• Experience leading subsystem-level qualification and verification activities.

• Familiarity with ESA ECSS NASA or equivalent aerospace structuralthermal and designstandards.

• Experience supporting hardware transition from development into production.

• Eligibility for Professional Engineer (.) licensure in a Canadianjurisdiction.