Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Mechanical Engineer at QinetiQ Target Systems is responsible for the mechanical aspects of new development, design, and engineering documentation for uncrewed vehicle systems and products through research, simulations, modeling, troubleshooting, and analysis to validate and optimize designs while adhering to company policies, procedures, and standards. Assists in-service support departments and senior mechanical engineers with testing, system engineering, and engineering solutions within lifecycle management.

• Support senior engineering with cost estimates for new products and services.
• Technical lead of small to medium design projects.
• Review and/or approval of engineering documents.
• Present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across technical disciplines to ensure system and operational requirements are met, and tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Additional tasks as assigned by line manager.
• Development of documentation for design methodologies.
• Support senior engineering in mechanical system requirements and specifications.
• Design mechanical assemblies and components for base platforms & payloads per the requirements, health & safety regulations, and environmental considerations.
• Provide mentoring to junior staff.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• Membership in APEGA (or eligibility).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Experience with custom design and/or manufacturing environments.
• Computer proficiency (Document Management Software, MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Additional Desirable Assets Would Include

• Software: Autodesk Inventor, STAR-CCM+, Nastran, MATLAB.
• Experience with autonomous or uncrewed vehicles.
• Change management.
• Design for marine environments.
• Experience with small to large-scale vehicle systems.
• Project management.
• 3D modeling software, FEA, and CFD.
• Technical writing.
• Experience with control law.

Skill Requirements

• Strong work ethic and ability to work under stress and tight schedules.
• Ability to receive constructive criticism.
• Strong writing skill.
• Punctual.
• Strong critical thinking ability and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team or individual.
• Strong communication, prioritization, organizational skills.

Security Requirements

• Able to obtain a Level 2 Security Clearance.
• Must have a clean background history and obtain criminal record check.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.

Safety Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Handling sensitive equipment.
• Using a computer and associated peripherals.
• Looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time.

Additional Potential Requirements

• Lift a maximum of 15 kg.
• Manual dexterity needed to operate hand tools.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Standing for extended periods of time.