Mechanical Design Engineer
We are looking for a Mechanical Designer (Engineer) to join our world-class manufacturing and design facility in Ottawa, Ontario!
The Mechanical Designer (Engineer) provides technical support to the department’s activities in engineering analysis, mechanical design, materials science, environmental testing, reliability modelling, and failure investigations.
Location: Ottawa, ON
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Inclusive & Supportive Culture
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Your Challenge

• Provide detailed design, experiments and research in the following areas: mechanical design of complex rugged computers and chassis systems, PWB design details and microstructure, adhesives and thermal interface materials, thermal and structural design considerations, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect data and interpret results, conduct analysis and write analysis and test reports. Capability to draw conclusions and reconcile differences between predicted and actual results.
• Design mechanical packaging solutions using PTC Creo including:
• Mechanical parts and 3D assembly, associated drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Support design and analysis for high reliability rugged environments, including severe shock, vibration, and temperature extremes.
• Provide technical support to failure investigations. May lead failure investigation teams. Interpret results and draw appropriate conclusions, documenting and presenting findings to other staff.
• Provide technical support for bid responses.
• Support R&D Engineering teams in regular design reviews.
• Stay current with new trends in materials used for rugged electronics environments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4-6+ years of experience, preferably in a rugged electronics design and manufacturing environment.
• Experience with heat transfer problem solving (conduction and convection), vibration dynamics, fluid dynamics and materials science.
• Experience with MIL-STD’s and other Aerospace specifications is an asset.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Experience with one or more of the following tools is an asset: PTC Creo CAD, Abaqus FEA, Flotherm CFD
• A working knowledge of FEA techniques is essential.
• Skills in analyzing data, leading small teams, multitasking, judgment and decision-making.

Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions has a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries.
At the Ottawa site, we provide embedded computing solutions that process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions, in the air, on the ground, and at sea. We design, develop, test, and manufacture our products. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills and give them the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. To learn more, please visit us at
Company | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance

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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our
Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact
Talent Acquisition
and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request

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