Sr Eng - Sr MTS - Mechanical Engineering

MDA•Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MDA Space is seeking a Mechanical Designer for Space Products to join their satellite systems team in Montreal. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop antennas and structures for state-of-the-art satellites. The designer will be responsible for developing concepts for custom space products for international clients, from the proposal phase through detailed design. This includes defining mechanical assembly components to meet client needs and withstand harsh space environmental conditions, using advanced software tools for modeling and simulation. The position also involves developing mass-production budgets, supporting manufacturing and mechanical testing, assisting in research and development of new designs, and monitoring international component suppliers. The designer will coordinate design-related activities to ensure project progression.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or an equivalent field
Ability to work as part of a team
10+ years of experience in mechanical design
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/French)
Experience in mechanical design
Knowledge of geometric tolerances and drafting standards
Knowledge of CAD design (NX, Creo, or Catia)
Knowledge of the aerospace industry

Responsibilities

Design the mechanical components of antennas, payloads, or space electronics units
Understand customer requirements
Propose designs that meet the requirements
Select and design components based on the constraints to be met
Integrate designs from the fields of electrical engineering, materials science, structural analysis, and thermal analysis into a 3D model
Develop and review manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and bill of materials
Evaluate system costs and establish schedules
Monitor the progress of component suppliers’ activities
Support the integration and testing of components into higher-level assemblies (during the design and manufacturing phases)
Develop bill of materials (BOM) budgets
Present concepts to the client