Propulsion Engineer

NordSpace Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corporation is looking for a skilled Propulsion Engineer to join their team in Ontario. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and optimization of propulsion hardware and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include development and validation of components, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring designs meet performance goals. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and hands-on experience with combustion systems.

This position offers a competitive salary between $75,000 - $95,000 CAD per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in liquid rocket propulsion or closely related hardware.
• Experience owning design and delivery of combustion devices from concept to hardware.
• Familiarity with aerospace and pressure systems standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate the complete product and components.
• Analyze test data against predictive models to refine designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs are producible.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

3D CAD tools

Rocket propulsion

Combustion systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related discipline

Master’s degree in propulsion or combustion

Tools

FEA simulation tools

CFD tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Technical Staff Full Time Ontario $75,000 - $95,000 CAD per year

NordSpace(https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space.NordSpaceis committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything fromspace robotics to satellites torockets,NordSpaceis driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

Role purpose:

Asa PropulsionEngineeryoucontribute to the design, analysis, testing and optimizationof combustion devices and related propulsion hardware.Youensuredesigns are robust, testable, manufacturable, and meet program performance, cost, and scheduleobjectives.You Will work cross-functionally with structures,avionicsand manufacturing teams to take propulsion hardware from concept through qualification. The role is idealfor someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and wants to see their designs tested, iterated, and flown.

Core responsibilities

• Development, modeling, validation, and verification of the complete product and its subcomponents,generatingdesign documentationin accordance withGD&T rules and internal company standards.
• Perform thermal, structural, and fluid dynamics analysis to supportcomponentand system-level design decisions
• Develop and execute test plans for component and full-system hot-fire or performance testing
• Analyze test data and correlate against predictive models to refine designs
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure designs are producible and meet tolerances
• Support root-cause investigations for anomalies during testing or flight
• Create andmaintaintechnical documentation, including design reviews, test reports, and requirements traceability
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors on custom hardware procurement when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline;Master’sdegree with specialization in propulsion, combustion, or related field is an asset.
• 2+ years ofhands onexperience in liquid rocket propulsion or closely related combustion/fluids hardware (e.g., gas turbines, high pressure chemical process equipment, combustion systems).
• Demonstrated experience owning design, analysis, and delivery of combustion devices or propulsion subcomponents (e.g., injectors, chambers, nozzles, valves, manifolds, feed systems) from concept to hardware.
• Strong background in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, combustion, and structural mechanics as applied to high pressure,high temperaturehardware.
• Proficiencywith 3D CAD tools for complex assemblies and detailedcomponentdesign, and fluency with GD&T compliant engineering drawings.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, analytical modeling) for structural, thermal, and fluid performance.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing test campaigns for propulsion or high energy hardware, including test article definition, instrumentation, procedures, safety, and data review.
• Hands on experience with rocket propellants, high pressure cryogenic systems, and associated ground support equipment.
• Experience defining and supporting manufacturing processes for precision hardware (e.g., machining, welding/brazing, additive manufacturing, surface treatments) in a development or production environment, including design for manufacturability and testability.
• Familiarity with relevant aerospace and pressure systems standards (e.g., AS9100, NASA/ESA propulsion standards, pressurevesseland piping codes).
• Proactive mindset:identifiesblockers (technical, schedule, resource, or process) early and drives them to resolution to keep the program moving.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Thank you to all who apply. Candidates who are successfully selected for an interview will be notified by email.