Mechanical Design Engineer – Halifax, Nova Scotia | Space Technology | CAD $80,000–$110,000

Want to see the parts you design end up in space hardware? A growing space technology company in Halifax, Nova Scotia is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team.

This is a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer role for someone early to mid-career. You don’t need to hit the ground running. You need solid fundamentals and a real interest in building things.

What you’ll do as a Mechanical Design Engineer

- Develop 3D CAD design using SolidWorks.
- Support the full development lifecycle including testing, simulation, analysis.
- Design custom parts such as brackets and enclosures in aluminium / sheet metal.
- Produce clear, CNC-ready drawings that go straight to manufacture.
- Work closely with electrical, embedded and systems engineers on flight hardware

What you’ll bring

- CAD and 3D modelling experience, ideally using SolidWorks or similar.
- Tolerancing and solid mechanical design fundamentals




- Simulation of quasi-static and vibration loading
- A bonus: thermal simulation, or hands-on prototyping or workshop experience

You don’t need an aerospace background. Experience from a smaller engineering firm, a consultancy or a prototyping-heavy workplace fits this role well.

What’s on offer

- CAD $80,000–$110,000, depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent Mechanical Design Engineer role in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Health and dental coverage, 100% employer-paid for you, with optional family cover
- RRSP with employer match
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Learning and development support, plus help setting up your home office
- Fast, simple hiring: a short online screener, then one or two conversations with the CEO

If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer in Halifax or elsewhere in Nova Scotia, apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat.

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Octagon Recruitment Group
📍 Nova Scotia