Senior Mechanical Analyst & Team Lead - Structural & Thermal

We are seeking a Senior 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.  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. Job Type: This is for a current vacancy country: CA all locations: [Toronto, Ontario] commitment: Full-time Regular department: Engineering location: Toronto, Ontario team: Mechanical 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