Mechanical Engineering Technician

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to iterate designs and provide feedback on manufacturability and material selection
• Fabricate and assemble mechanical prototypes using machining, welding, and general shop processes
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and lathes to produce precision components
• Develop and optimize CAM toolpaths, machining strategies, feeds, and speeds
• Perform dimensional inspections using metrology equipment and validate components against GD&T requirements
• Design and build fixtures, jigs, molds, and work-holding solutions
• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment for rapid prototyping
• Work with composite materials including carbon fiber and fiberglass through layup, trimming, and curing processes
• Support low-volume manufacturing runs while maintaining quality and process documentation
• Troubleshoot machining, fabrication, and assembly issues in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in CNC machining, fabrication, and prototype development
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Strong experience with CAM programming and G-code fundamentals
• Strong understanding of metrology, inspection techniques, and GD&T interpretation
• Hands-on MIG and/or TIG welding experience
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies and rapid prototyping workflows
• Experience working with composite materials and fabrication techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-axis CNC machining or advanced toolpaths
• Knowledge of composite curing methods such as vacuum bagging or autoclave processing
• Experience with production scaling

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and company equity
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional equity granted based on impact

About the Company

Dominion Dynamics builds sovereign, next-generation defense systems for the harshest environments on Earth. We deliver software-defined command and control capabilities to help Canada and its allies defend across every domain, with a focus on extreme environments like the Arctic.