Mechanical Intern (Winter 27)

Job summary

The intern will contribute to the design, analysis, build, and testing of spacecraft hardware and mechanical systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support CAD modeling, fabrication, and integration tasks.

Job details

At Spaceium, we are building spacecraft systems designed to push the boundaries of what's possible in orbit. As a Mechanical Intern, you will work alongside our mechanical engineering team on real spacecraft hardware. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to the design, analysis, build, and testing of the mechanical structures, mechanisms, and assemblies critical to our missions. Responsibilities Support mechanical design and CAD modeling for spacecraft components, structures, and assemblies Assist with the design of mechanisms, brackets, fixtures, and structural elements Help build and maintain test setups, fixtures, and ground support equipment Support structural, thermal, and tolerance analysis tasks Assist with machining, fabrication, and 3D printing of parts Assist with assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical hardware Contribute to documentation, test reports, and design reviews Collaborate with electrical, software, fluids, and systems engineers Basic Qualifications Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Fusion 360, or similar) Basic understanding of statics, dynamics, materials, and manufacturing Eagerness to learn and work in a fast-paced startup environment What We're Looking For We're building technology that hasn't been done before. Experience is helpful, but curiosity, drive, and the ability to learn quickly matter more. If you're excited about spacecraft, enjoy solving hard engineering problems, and want to help build something new, we encourage you to apply. Preferred Skills Creative problem solver with strong first-principles thinking, capable of assessing risk and making decisions with limited data. Experience in a nimble, technical engineering role, with a scrappy, entrepreneurial approach to meeting tight time or budget constraints. Hands-on experience with personal or academic mechanical projects, especially student design teams (rocketry, FSAE, robotics) Experience machining, 3D printing, or building and testing real hardware Familiarity with GD&T and design for manufacturability Exposure to structural or thermal analysis (FEA) Strong written and verbal communication skills Additional Requirements Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones. This role requires a physical presence at the Ottawa facility. Please submit any exciting project that you have worked on.

What you’ll do

The intern will contribute to the design, analysis, build, and testing of spacecraft hardware and mechanical systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support CAD modeling, fabrication, and integration tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Proficiency in CAD tools and a fundamental understanding of mechanical engineering principles are required.

Listed skills

• Software · Preferred
• Budget · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Integration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical design
• CAD modeling
• SolidWorks
• NX
• Fusion 360
• Statics
• Dynamics
• Materials science
• Manufacturing
• Machining
• 3D printing
• Structural analysis
• Thermal analysis
• GD&T
• FEA
• Prototyping
• Mechanical Design
• Design Analysis
• Fusion (CAD Software)
• Curiosity
• Technical Engineering
• Willingness To Learn
• Quick Learning
• Engineering Statics
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Creative Problem Solving
• Design For Manufacturability
• Fabrication
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Milestones (Project Management)
• Robotics
• Spacecraft
• Thermal Analysis
• Tolerance Analysis
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Mechanical Intern
• Mechanical Systems Engineer
• Mechanical Engineers

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