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This role emphasizes mechanical design, enclosure development, design verification, and hands-on hardware validation supporting the innovation of precision positioning technologies.\nYou will gain practical experience designing and validating GNSS products, antennas, and ruggedized electronics enclosures using modern CAD tools and environmental test equipment. The role includes exposure to the full product development cycle, from concept and prototype development through qualification testing and manufacturing release.\nLocation: Calgary, AB (onsite)\nResponsibilities\nAs a Mechanical Engineering Intern, your contributions will include:\nCreate and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation.\nDesign GNSS product enclosures, antenna housings, seals, gaskets, mounting systems, and test fixtures.\nSupport PCB integration and packaging while considering antenna performance, EMI, and EMC requirements.\nCreate manufacturing drawings including GD&T and tolerance analysis.\nBuild, assemble, and evaluate prototypes for fit, function, reliability, and manufacturability.\nDevelop and execute design verification (DVT) test specifications plans and procedures.\nSupport environmental testing including Sine Sweep, Random Vibration, HALT, thermal cycling, ingress protection, and leak testing.\nAnalyze test results, troubleshoot failures, and participate in root-cause investigations.\nParticipate in Design FMEA (DFMEA) activities to improve product robustness and reliability.\nWork with suppliers and manufacturing teams on materials, processes, tooling, and product quality.\nContribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives for mechanical design and testing processes.\nQualifications\nMust-Have:\nRegistered in an Engineering Internship/Co-op program (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or related discipline) and completed at least 2nd or 3rd year of studies by the start of the work term.\nStrong academic credentials.\nExperience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor, or similar.\nStrong communication skills (oral and written).\nAvailable for a 12-month, full-time (37.5 h/week) internship in Calgary, AB.\nNice-to-Have:\nInterest in mechanical product design, electronics packaging, or precision positioning technologies.\nFamiliarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.\nExperience with enclosure design, sealing methods, and leak prevention techniques.\nFamiliarity with environmental qualification testing including vibration, shock, HALT, thermal cycling, and ingress protection testing.\nUnderstanding of DFMEA, root-cause analysis, and reliability engineering concepts.\nExperience integrating PCBs and electronic assemblies into mechanical designs.\nAwareness of EMI/EMC requirements and how mechanical design impacts GNSS antenna performance.\nExperience with rapid prototyping, machining, or 3D printing.\nKey Success Factors:\nStrong attention to detail and a \"first-time right\" mindset.\nComfortable working independently and within a collaborative team.\nMotivated by challenging technical work with a focus on quality and precision.\nAble to follow complex instructions while knowing when to ask for help.\nThis job posting closes on October 4, 2026.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3447,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Space & Aerospace","Earth Observation","Navigation & Mapping"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T15:42:29Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":14,"reasons":["conf:16","velocity","win:early","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cig-acsg-mechanical-engineering-intern","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cig-acsg-mechanical-engineering-intern.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T01:14:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":816,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4184,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}