Propulsion Test Engineer — Hands-On Rocket Testing

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

Job summary

NordSpace Corp in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze hot-fire and cold-flow testing of liquid rocket engines and components. You will work at the test stand from planning to post-test analysis, combining propulsion engineering with hands-on hardware operations.

The role requires rigorous technical judgment, experience with data acquisition and instrumentation, and willingness to work at a remote test site and be on-call for campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering.
• 2+ years of hands-on testing experience in propulsion or related lab environments.
• Strong data analysis and instrumentation experience.
• Familiarity with cryogenic propellant handling or hazardous materials operations.
• Ability to read P&IDs and understand fluid system schematics.
• Willingness to work at a remote test site and be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and hazard analyses for tests.
• Design test article instrumentation and data acquisition requirements.
• Support test stand design and facility modifications.
• Lead or support TRRs and safety reviews.
• Serve as test conductor monitoring real-time data and go/no-go decisions.
• Operate ground support equipment and troubleshoot systems.
• Perform post-test data reduction and correlation with predictions.
• Coordinate with design teams to translate results into feedback.
• Maintain test stand configuration control and documentation.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

P&ID reading

Remote/on-call

Cryogenic handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

Sensors instrumentation

Job description

NordSpace Corp in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze hot-fire and cold-flow testing of liquid rocket engines and components. You will work at the test stand from planning to post-test analysis, combining propulsion engineering with hands-on hardware operations.

The role requires rigorous technical judgment, experience with data acquisition and instrumentation, and willingness to work at a remote test site and be on-call for campaigns.