Mechanical Design Engineer - Halifax, Nova Scotia | Space Technology | CAD

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.

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 environment 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
- Fast, simple hiring: a short online screener, then one or two conversations with the CEO

📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Octagon Group
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality