Senior Mechanical Engineer

Aurea Technologies Inc. is seeking a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Defence products to join its innovative team at Burnside Business Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a leader in portable renewable energy solutions, Aurea has developed the world’s most powerful and user-friendly small-scale wind turbines. The successful candidate will contribute to developing our military-grade RISE Infantry Turbine as well as a non-defence version intended for backup power in remote residential areas and for disaster relief.

This individual will be integral in producing complex CAD designs, running in-depth simulations, and participating in rugged field-testing deployments.
Responsibilities:
Develop and refine CAD models of wind turbine assemblies for prototyping and production
Prepare engineering drawings and documentation to support prototyping and scaled manufacturing
Collaborate with the product development team to adapt features from RISE to non-defence consumer and commercial applications
Product testing, data collection, and troubleshooting in remote and off-grid field locations, including in adverse weather (rain, snow, high wind, sub-zero temperatures), involving travel to sites that may require hiking with equipment over uneven terrain
Identify and resolve mechanical design issues impacting product performance or production efficiency
Support compliance with CE, UL, CSA, MILSPEC, DEFSTAN, NATO, and other relevant certifications
Support production readiness including tolerance stack-up analysis, fastener selections, and BOM generation
Interface with suppliers and internal procurement to ensure timely component sourcing
Maintain version control and updates to mechanical designs as changes are implemented
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
Must have a P.Eng. designation (or equivalent, with eligibility for registration in Nova Scotia)
At least 8 years of experience in mechanical design in a defence or aerospace R&D setting
Proficiency with CAD software (Fusion 360, Solid Works, Creo, or Inventor)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, CNC machining, etc.)
Must have experience with fatigue, heat, and structural analysis
Experience in mechanical drawing interpretation, tolerance analysis, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience in renewable energy, field-ready technology, motor design, or rugged product design is a strong asset
Previous experience interpreting SOWs and working with a PM to develop a detailed work breakdown structure to accurately forecast delivery milestones
Comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders with the ability to defend design choices and explain technical limitations
Must be able and willing to travel and work in remote or austere environments for field testing purposes
Additional Attributes:
Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team
Organized, self-driven, and solution-oriented
Strong communication and documentation skills
Adaptable and willing to grow within a dynamic cleantech environment
We appreciate every application. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.