Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aurea; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurea Technologies Inc. in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Defence products to join its team at Burnside Business Park.

You will lead CAD design, simulations, and field-testing deployments, contributing to both defence and non-defence versions of the RISE Infantry Turbine. Travel to remote sites and rigorous testing are expected as you collaborate across teams to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution.
• P.Eng designation or eligibility for registration in Nova Scotia.
• 8+ years in mechanical design in defence/aerospace R&D.
• Proficiency with CAD software: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor.
• Experience with fatigue, heat, structural analysis and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine CAD models of wind turbine assemblies for prototyping and production.
• Prepare drawings and documentation to support prototyping and scaled manufacturing.
• Collaborate with product teams to adapt features from RISE to non-defence use cases.
• Conduct field testing and data collection in remote, adverse conditions.
• Support certification with CE, UL, CSA, MILSPEC, DEFSTAN, NATO, etc.
• Assist with production readiness, BOM generation, and supplier interface.
• Maintain version control and updates to mechanical designs.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

P.Eng designation / NS registration eligibility

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Job description

Aurea Technologies Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Defence products to join its innovative team at Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a leader in portable renewable energy solutions, Aurea has developed the world’s most powerful and user-friendly small-scale wind turbines. The successful candidate will contribute to developing our military-grade RISE Infantry Turbine as well as a non-defence version intended for backup power in remote residential areas and for disaster relief. This individual will be integral in producing complex CAD designs, running in-depth simulations, and participating in rugged field-testing deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine CAD models of wind turbine assemblies for prototyping and production
• Prepare engineering drawings and documentation to support prototyping and scaled manufacturing
• Collaborate with the product development team to adapt features from RISE to non-defence consumer and commercial applications
• Product testing, data collection, and troubleshooting in remote and off-grid field locations, including in adverse weather (rain, snow, high wind, sub-zero temperatures), involving travel to sites that may require hiking with equipment over uneven terrain
• Identify and resolve mechanical design issues impacting product performance or production efficiency
• Support compliance with CE, UL, CSA, MILSPEC, DEFSTAN, NATO, and other relevant certifications
• Support production readiness including tolerance stack-up analysis, fastener selections, and BOM generation
• Interface with suppliers and internal procurement to ensure timely component sourcing
• Maintain version control and updates to mechanical designs as changes are implemented

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
• Must have a P.Eng. designation (or equivalent, with eligibility for registration in Nova Scotia)
• At least 8 years of experience in mechanical design in a defence or aerospace R&D setting
• Proficiency with CAD software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, CNC machining, etc.)
• Must have experience with fatigue, heat, and structural analysis
• Experience in mechanical drawing interpretation, tolerance analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience in renewable energy, field-ready technology, motor design, or rugged product design is a strong asset
• Previous experience interpreting SOWs and working with a PM to develop a detailed work breakdown structure to accurately forecast delivery milestones
• Comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders with the ability to defend design choices and explain technical limitations
• Must be able and willing to travel and work in remote or austere environments for field testing purposes

Additional Attributes:

• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team
• Organized, self-driven, and solution-oriented
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Adaptable and willing to grow within a dynamic cleantech environment

We appreciate every application. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.