We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Analyst & Team Lead to drive structural and thermal analysis efforts supporting both hardware unit development and full spacecraft systems.

This role combines deep individual contributor responsibility with functional leadership of the analysis discipline. You will lead and execute complex analysis work, set technical direction for structural and thermal approaches, and support a team of specialists in delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

You will also support the day-to-day management of the analysis team, including regular one-on-ones and performance feedback, while partnering with senior leadership on career development and progression.

Structural and thermal engineers are embedded within cross-functional efforts, including both IPTs and larger program teams. This role ensures consistent analysis methods, technical quality, and strong execution across those environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Ownership & Execution

Lead structural and thermal analysis approaches and execution across hardware units and spacecraft systems

Define modeling strategies, verification methods, and analysis approaches

Demonstrate margins against requirements (thermal, vibration, static, etc.)

Solve high-complexity, multi-physics problems, including critical risk areas

Team Leadership & Functional Direction

Support the day-to-day effectiveness of the analysis team through coordination, feedback, and technical guidance

Act as a first-line escalation point for technical challenges

Support performance feedback and development of team members

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with mechanical engineering leadership and design teams to support hardware development

Work across electrical, RF, systems, AIT, and program teams to incorporate structural and thermal considerations into design decisions

Provide subject matter expertise to inform design and verification activities

Tools, Methods & Standards

Drive development and improvement of analysis methods, tools, and workflows

Ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability of simulation approaches

Contribute to tool selection and usage in alignment with organizational direction

Mentorship & Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance and review for structural and thermal engineers, and support design teams as needed

Mentor engineers to improve technical depth, judgment, and autonomy

What Success Looks Like

Structural and thermal performance is well understood and validated through analysis and test correlation

Strong partnership with design teams leads to early risk reduction and improved performance

Analysis methods and tools are consistent, scalable, and trusted across efforts

Engineers grow in technical depth and effectiveness

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

8+ years of experience in structural and/or thermal analysis

Deep expertise with FEA tools (NASTRAN, Simcenter, or similar)

Strong understanding of spacecraft structural and/or thermal environments

Experience correlating analysis with test (vibration, thermal, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction within a specialized domain

Bonus Points:

Experience with spacecraft-level analysis and qualification

Familiarity with ESA ECSS or NASA standards

Experience supporting both unit-level and system-level development

Experience defining or managing simulation toolchains

Salary Range: $125,622 - 175,622 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package.

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