Rocket Propulsion Test Stand Technician

NordSpace Corp; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp in St. John's, NL seeks an Infrastructure Technician to build, troubleshoot and commission ground test stands for rocket propulsion.

Based in Canada with occasional travel to Markham, Ontario, you will collaborate with engineering, execute test plans, ensure safety, and support manufacturing. Eligible to work in Canada is required; compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience designing mechanical and fluid systems in liquid rocket propulsion or related hardware.
• Experience with cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems; selection, sizing and routing of subcomponents.
• Fluent with GD&T and reading P&IDs.
• Experience planning test campaigns for propulsion hardware.
• Experience supporting precision hardware manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and commission test stands used for hot fire testing and validating rocket engines.
• Collaborate with engineering to build automated test operations for safety and reliability.
• Execute test plans for component and subsystem hot fire or performance testing.
• Secure equipment to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Perform end to end commissioning of test stands, including pressure and leak checks, cold flow testing and safety verification.
• Follow safety precautions and define SOPs for test stands.
• Plan work and select proper tools, equipment, materials and machinery.

Skills

GD&T proficiency

P&ID reading

Cryogenic & high-pressure fluids

Troubleshooting in the field

Test campaign planning

Safety SOPs development

Machining/welding/additive manuf.

Simulation/analysis (FEA/CFD)

Education

Journeyperson certification / Eng. Tech Diploma

Tools

FEA

CFD

Analytical modeling

Job description

NordSpace Corp in St. John's, NL seeks an Infrastructure Technician to build, troubleshoot and commission ground test stands for rocket propulsion.

Based in Canada with occasional travel to Markham, Ontario, you will collaborate with engineering, execute test plans, ensure safety, and support manufacturing. Eligible to work in Canada is required; compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion.