Junior Mechanical Engineering Developer, Design (12-Month Term)
A 12-month junior mechanical design role in Calgary creating CAD designs, drawings, and installation designs for military vehicle systems built for rugged environments. Day to day spans the full design lifecycle: 3D CAD modeling, drawing review, 3D scanning, cable routing, and supporting verification, qualification, and production, with travel to Canadian Forces bases.
- Compensation
- CA$73K–CA$80K / yr
- Location
- Calgary, AB, ca
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent
- 1+ years of related experience, including co-op placements, internship or related school project work
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Able to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance
- Willing and able to travel to DND locations and Canadian Forces Bases across Canada
Nice to have
- Mechanical design and 3D CAD software experience
- Design of sheet metal, machined components, and large assemblies
- Engineering drawings and drafting standards, including ASME Y14
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and engineering data management
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation
- Prototype development, assembly, testing, and design validation
- Working with manufacturers and supporting procurement activities
- Structured engineering design processes and project-based environments
- Defence, military vehicle, or other rugged applications
- Field installation, commissioning, or integration activities
- Preparing and presenting designs to project teams or customers
- AI/ML models experience
Full description
We are looking for Junior Mechanical Engineering, Design professionals to join our Mechanical Design team in Calgary on a 12-month term. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of mechanical systems for rugged environments, supporting projects from concept and requirements definition through design verification, qualification, and production. You will work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to develop practical, manufacturable designs and support the successful delivery of our programs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create mechanical designs and drawings for mechanical systems used in rugged environments using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
- Support the full design life cycle from requirements definition and concept development through prototype procurement, assembly, design verification and qualification testing, production ramp-up, and ongoing manufacturing support.
- Review part and assembly drawings and parts lists in support of design release activities.
- Work with mechanical designers and engineers, systems engineers, and human factors engineers in the development of installation designs for military vehicles.
- Work closely with design professionals, systems engineers, Supply Chain Management personnel, and manufacturing engineers to ensure a smooth flow of information throughout a project.
- Perform 3D scanning and process data in support of vehicle platforms.
- Perform vehicle cable routing in accordance with company standards.
- Contribute to the successful completion of project goals in accordance with General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada (GDMS-C) standard processes and procedures.
- Support Program Management in the preparation of reports for technical reviews and task progress updates.
- Travel to Department of National Defence (DND) locations in Canada to review vehicles for installation design and support installation of final designs for system qualification and verification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent.
- 1+ years of related experience, including co-op placements, internship or related school project work
The Successful Candidate Will Ideally Bring Experience or Familiarity With
- Mechanical design and 3D CAD software.
- Design of sheet metal, machined components, and large assemblies.
- Engineering drawings and drafting standards, including ASME Y14.
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software and engineering data management.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation.
- Prototype development, assembly, testing, and design validation.
- Working with manufacturers and supporting procurement activities.
- Structured engineering design processes and project-based environments.