Spaceflight Mechanical Designer – Precision Satellite Hardware

Xona Space Systems, Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona Space Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the spacecraft hardware development team in Montre9al. This hands-on role involves CAD design, testing, and collaboration with controls, electrical, systems, avionics, and software engineers to deliver reliable flight hardware.

The successful candidate will contribute from initial prototyping through integration, test, and manufacturing, developing mechanical components, assemblies, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 2–4 years in mechanical design, development, testing, or related role. New grads with relevant project/internship experience encouraged.
• Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Understanding of machine design, mechanics of materials, kinematics, dynamics and thermodynamics.
• Experience with mechanical testing, prototyping, and hands-on hardware development.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies.
• Create and update 3D CAD models, drawings, and design documentation.
• Assist with requirements definition, trade studies, analysis, and design reviews.
• Support hardware bring-up, integration, verification, and environmental test campaigns.
• Help develop and execute mechanical tests, including vibration and thermal cycling.
• Assist with supplier component evaluation, selection, and technical coordination.
• Contribute to prototype builds, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Collaborate with controls, electrical, systems, software, manufacturing, and test engineers.
• Document test results, engineering analyses, and design decisions.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers while progressively taking ownership.

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Xona Space Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the spacecraft hardware development team in Montre9al. This hands-on role involves CAD design, testing, and collaboration with controls, electrical, systems, avionics, and software engineers to deliver reliable flight hardware.

The successful candidate will contribute from initial prototyping through integration, test, and manufacturing, developing mechanical components, assemblies, and documentation.