Junior Mechanical Systems Engineer

NordSpace Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. in Ontario is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to assist in the design, analysis, testing, and improvement of mechanical components for rocket and space systems.

You’ll work closely with senior engineers to move concepts toward production in a fast-paced startup environment. This role is ideal for early-career engineers who want hands-on experience across CAD modeling, prototyping, testing, and manufacturability decisions while collaborating with electrical, manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, or similar.
• Solid understanding of statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
• Demonstrated ability to build physical things through projects or internships.
• Familiarity with GD&T and design for manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, modeling, and drafting mechanical components using CAD tools.
• Build and assemble prototypes in-house and iterate based on tests.
• Support engineering analysis including stress calculations and FEA.
• Prepare drawings, BOMs, and specifications for fabrication or vendors.
• Support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for existing products.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues.
• Document design decisions and test results clearly.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Team collaboration

Problem solving

GD&T

Prototype experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Fusion 360

Fusion Simulation

ANSYS

Job description

Technical Staff Full Time Ontario $65,000 - $80,000 CAD per year

NordSpace(https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space.NordSpaceis committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything fromspace robotics to satellites torockets,NordSpaceis driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

Role purpose:

As a Junior Mechanical Engineer, you will support the design, analysis, testing and improvement of mechanical components and systems, working closely with our senior engineers to bring products from concept to production. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual, early in their career who is looking for hands-on experience in a challenging environment. You will support one or many mechanical engineering areas of work spanning our rocket and space systems divisions.

Core responsibilities

• Assist in designing, modeling, and drafting mechanical components and assemblies using Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and NX.
• Build and assemble physical prototypes in-house, and iterate based on testing and validation results.
• Support engineering analysis, including tolerance stack-ups, stress calculations, and FEA
• Prepare technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications for internal fabrication or external vendors.
• Support root-cause analysis and troubleshooting for existing products or processes
• Participate in parts sourcing and supplier discussions with an eye for lead times, cost, and design-for-manufacture trade-offs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electrical, manufacturing, quality) to resolve design issues
• Document design decisions, test results, and engineering changes clearly and consistently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internships and co-ops count)
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals: statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science.
• Demonstrable experience building physical things, whether through internships, engineering design teams, personal projects, or research.
• Familiarity with GD&T and design for manufacture.
• Comfortable working in an environment where requirements shift, timelines are tight, and the answer isn't always in a textbook.
• Genuine passion for space exploration and a desire to work on hardware that operates in extreme environments.
• Experience with sheet metal design, machined parts, or composite structures is an asset.
• Exposure to FEA tools (Ansys, Fusion Simulation, or similar) beyond coursework is an asset.
• Experience in a leadership role on an engineering design team is an asset.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada and eligible for registration under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Thank you to all who apply. Candidates who are successfully selected for an interview will be notified by email.