Junior Space Electrical Systems Engineer (Hands-on Avionics)

NordSpace Corp; Markham; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration and testing of electrical systems for rocket and space hardware. You will work hands-on from PCB layout to harness fabrication, collaborating with senior engineers in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/related field and 0–2 years of experience. You’ll design PCBs, assist power systems, perform bench tests with scopes and analyzers, and help document

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years of professional experience; internships count.
• Hands-on PCB design and lab testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout PCBs for avionics, power, or sensing applications, from schematic capture through to fabrication and bring-up.
• Support bench testing and debugging of electrical assemblies using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, bench power supplies, logic analyzers).
• Assist in the design and analysis of power systems, including power budgeting, voltage regulation, battery management, and distribution architecture.
• Design and fabricate electrical harnesses, including wire routing, connector selection, crimping, and continuity verification.
• Support electrical integration with mechanical and software teams, resolving interface issues as they arise.
• Participate in parts sourcing and supplier discussions with an eye for availability, lead times, and design-for-manufacture trade-offs.
• Document schematics, wiring diagrams, test results, and engineering changes clearly and consistently.

Skills

PCB design

Electrical testing

Power electronics

Signal integrity

Schematic capture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

NordSpace in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration and testing of electrical systems for rocket and space hardware. You will work hands-on from PCB layout to harness fabrication, collaborating with senior engineers in a fast-moving environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/related field and 0–2 years of experience. You’ll design PCBs, assist power systems, perform bench tests with scopes and analyzers, and help document