Propulsion Test Engineer — Hands-on Rocket Testing

NordSpace Corp.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly scheduling

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer in Markham, ON 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 through data acquisition, real-time testing, and post-test analysis, balancing rigorous engineering with hands-on hardware operations. The role sits at the intersection of propulsion engineering and hardware operations, requiring strong technical judgment and comfort around

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on testing experience in industry; propulsion or heavy industry experience preferred.
• Understanding of liquid rocket propulsion fundamentals.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow meters).
• Foundational understanding of requirements, interfaces, configuration control, and verification & validation; eager to learn on the job.
• Familiarity with pressure systems, cryogenic fluid handling, or hazardous materials operations.
• Strong analytical skills; proficient in MATLAB, Python, or similar for data analysis.
• Ability to read P&IDs and fluid system schematics.
• Willingness to work at a remote test site and be on-call for irregular hours.
• DAW configuration and sensor usage experience.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong communication and teamwork.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test procedures, and hazard analyses for hot-fire, cold-flow, and component testing.
• Design and specify test article instrumentation and data acquisition requirements.
• Support test stand design, propellant system design, and facility modifications for new campaigns.
• Lead or support test readiness reviews and safety reviews prior to hot-fire operations.
• Serve as test conductor or console engineer, monitoring real-time data and making go/no-go calls.
• Operate and troubleshoot ground support equipment (GSE) like propellant feed and purge systems.
• Perform post-test data reduction and correlation with pre-test predictions.
• Investigate test anomalies and support root-cause corrective action.
• Coordinate with propulsion design, turbomachinery, and safety teams to translate results into design feedback.
• Maintain test stand documentation and configuration control.
• Support cryogenic propellant handling and hazardous materials operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and facilities.

Skills

Hands-on testing

Data analysis

P&IDs reading

Propulsion testing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

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

Tools

DAQ systems

Instrumentation

Cryogenic handling

Job description

NordSpace Corp. is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer in Markham, ON 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 through data acquisition, real-time testing, and post-test analysis, balancing rigorous engineering with hands-on hardware operations. The role sits at the intersection of propulsion engineering and hardware operations, requiring strong technical judgment and comfort around