Mechanical Engineering Intern chez Pegasus Imagery

ABOUT PEGASUS 

Pegasus is an Aerospace company building advanced technologies for Aerospace & Defense. We provide real-time situational awareness and predictive insights, supporting civil aviation, air traffic systems, and military platforms. Our mission is to mitigate risk and enable performance, particularly in adverse weather, through cutting-edge data analytics, sensor integration, and alerting systems. 

As a Mechanical Engineering intern, you will join a talented, world-class team, building breakthrough technologies, working on the next generation of aviation systems. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

Collaborate with QA/QC and engineering teams to design and implement product life cycle testing equipment and test plans. 

Conduct stress tests to validate product life cycle projections. 

Perform various testing procedures to verify product functionality after updates or changes. 

Collect, analyze, and present data on product testing outcomes. 

Develop and apply practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Carry out planning, design, and construction of test rigs 

Select and implement mechanical and electromechanical components for high reliability and modular test systems. 

Carry out verification and validation testing, documenting results and flagging issues. 

Automation of testing processes. 

Participate in sprint meetings and provide progress updates, as well as feedback on internal processes. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Enrolled in a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering degree as part of a co-op program. 

Able to work onsite in Edmonton, Alberta. 

Available for an 8-month work term starting January 2026 

Able to work in a multidisciplinary environment, communicating across department lines. 

Ability to work hands-on with various tools and equipment to develop prototypes. 

Desire to learn new skills in a fast manner. 

Detail-oriented, with excellent communication and documentation skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Previous co-op work term experience or student club experience. 

Microcontroller experience. 

CAD experience (SolidWorks, Fusion, Onshape, etc.) 

Prototyping Experience. 

Fabrication experience (3D printing, CNC, etc). 

WHY JOIN US  

Pegasus is entering a critical growth phase—and you’ll help shape the foundation behind it. Join a mission-driven team solving real-world aerospace challenges, with a flexible culture, clear impact, and strong executive alignment. Feel free to add specific advantages of the role here – remember, when we recruit new team members, we are also marketing ourselves, so let’s highlight why someone wants to work with us. This section can be bullet points or a paragraph.  

Pegasus is an equal opportunity employer. Employment with Pegasus is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.