Hands-On Spacecraft Mechanical Design Intern

Spaceium; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaceium is pursuing a Mechanical Intern to join our onboard engineering team and contribute to spacecraft hardware design, analysis, build, and testing of mechanical structures and assemblies for missions.

You will work with our mechanical engineers on CAD modeling, testing, and documentation, gaining exposure to tolerances, materials, and manufacturing in a fast-paced startup setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Fusion 360, or similar).
• Basic understanding of statics, dynamics, materials, and manufacturing.
• Eagerness to learn and work in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and CAD modeling for spacecraft components, structures, and assemblies.
• Assist with the design of mechanisms, brackets, fixtures, and structural elements.
• Help build and maintain test setups, fixtures, and ground support equipment.
• Support structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis tasks.
• Assist with machining, fabrication, and 3D printing of parts.
• Assist with assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical hardware.
• Contribute to documentation, test reports, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, fluids, and systems engineers.

Skills

Curiosity & drive

Strong problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Fusion 360

Job description

Spaceium is pursuing a Mechanical Intern to join our onboard engineering team and contribute to spacecraft hardware design, analysis, build, and testing of mechanical structures and assemblies for missions.

You will work with our mechanical engineers on CAD modeling, testing, and documentation, gaining exposure to tolerances, materials, and manufacturing in a fast-paced startup setting.