Propulsion Structural Test Engineer

NordSpace Corp.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. is seeking a Structural Test Engineer in Markham, ON to design, build, and commission ground infrastructure for propulsion testing. This hands-on role requires lifecycle ownership of test stands and close collaboration with engineering and controls teams.

You will design load paths, thrust frames, and leak-check procedures, and lead safety-driven test campaigns with data analysis to refine designs and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field; Master’s in propulsion is an asset.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical/fluid systems for propulsion or high-energy hardware.
• Professional Engineer in Ontario is an asset; license is preferred.
• Experience with cryogenic/high-pressure fluid systems and subcomponents.
• Strong background in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, combustion, and structural mechanics.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and GD&T drawings; ability to create/interprete P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and commission test stands for hot-fire testing of rocket engines.
• Own structural and mechanical design of thrust frames and engine mounts.
• Collaborate with controls to build automated test operations for safety and reliability.
• Develop and execute test plans for hot-fire or performance testing.
• Analyze test data and compare with models to improve reliability.
• Support root-cause investigations during testing or flight.
• Lead end-to-end commissioning of test stands with safety verification.
• Identify risks and define safe SOPs for test stands.

Skills

Structural testing

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA/CFD

P&ID interpretation

Safety procedures

Test campaign planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in propulsion/related field (asset)

Tools

3D CAD tools

FEA software

CFD tools

Job description

NordSpace Corp. is seeking a Structural Test Engineer in Markham, ON to design, build, and commission ground infrastructure for propulsion testing. This hands-on role requires lifecycle ownership of test stands and close collaboration with engineering and controls teams.

You will design load paths, thrust frames, and leak-check procedures, and lead safety-driven test campaigns with data analysis to refine designs and reliability.