Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical solutions for spacecraft and satellite subsystems from initial concept through to flight qualification 
• Design and evaluate thermal and structural solutions using robust simulation models, supported by appropriate analysis tools and calculations 
• Demonstrate and document margins of safety against system requirements (e.g. component temperature limits, vibration, static loading, thermal cycling) 
• Create parts and assemblies, leveraging CAD tools to draft mechanical drawings for both production and interface control 
• Work closely with other cross-functional engineering teams (RF, electrical, systems, etc.) to develop full product solutions 
• Define verification methods and success criteria, including plans to mitigate technical risks through both simulation and physical testing 
• Own prototype build and test to generate design feedback and correlate simulation models 
• Act as peer or lead reviewer providing technical oversite or subject matter expertise on other active designs 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant thermal-mechanical design experience
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or equivalent
• Experience in design principles for heat transfer and temperature control
• Experience in verifying designs through Finite Element Analysis and testing
• Experience with one or more CAD tools (Onshape, Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing practices
• Strong communication and documentation skills working in a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable in an R&D lab environment
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools

Bonus Points:

• Experience using NX / Simcenter NASTRAN Thermal & Space Systems Thermal
• Experience in spacecraft/satellite level thermal and structural analysis and qualification
• Familiarity with ESA ECSS or NASA thermal and structural standards
• P.Eng. eligibility