Mechanical Engineering Student (Co-op) - Summer 2026

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. is a quickly growing company that designs and manufactures underwater acoustic transducers and systems for a variety of applications including defence and homeland security, ocean science, and oil and gas. With three decades of experience, our company’s core values are embedded in our work. We provide reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers at affordable prices

We have a uniquely co-operative, hard-working and flexible culture that facilitates the creation of challenging solutions. Programs at GTI range from small-scale developments measured in weeks, to multi-year developments of large-scale, complex systems. Working at GTI will give a co-op student the opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of technologies involved in marine acoustic systems. The student will work as part of one or more interdisciplinary design teams on the design and build of innovative underwater acoustic systems, under the guidance of experienced engineers and technologists. This will involve a combination of analytical and hands on work in a lab facility and possible participation in field trials.

Responsibilities:

• Use a variety of tools (including Solidworks) to generate workable solutions to technical problems that impact GTI products and processes.


• Support assembly and testing of mechanical systems.


• Generate test plans and conduct system tests, document results, and draw conclusions for products and workflow improvement.


• Investigate off-the-shelf technologies, obtain specs, quotes, and communicate with vendors.


• Generate detailed part drawings using good drafting standards and consideration of fabrication methods.


• Develop details BOMs and assembly drawing to define product configuration and build considerations.


• Create internal procedures for building and testing hardware systems.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering degree program, in good academic standing.


• Highly motivated with the ability to work autonomously.


• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills. 


• Experience with fabricated parts and assembly methods is an asset


• Experience using 3D CAD


• Excellent time management skills.


• Openness to learning new technologies.


• Ability to solve problems in a creative and challenging environment.

What we offer:

• Full time hours, Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)


• Competitive compensation.


• A rewarding environment with the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects and make a significant impact on our company.


• Opportunities to contribute your ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.