Systems Engineering

NordSpace Corp.; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NordSpace Corp. in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development of complex aerospace systems across the full product lifecycle.

You will help define requirements, perform analyses, write control documents, and support system integration and verification with cross‑discipline teams. The role suits recent graduates or engineers with up to three years of experience who are eager to learn systems engineering best practices in a fast‑paced aerospace environment and

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of engineering experience, including internships or co‑op experience.
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles and the engineering development lifecycle. Familiar with the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook.
• Familiarity with requirements management and systems documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment.
• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other complex engineering industries is an asset.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and development processes is an asset.
• Experience with Project Management software such as Jira is an asset.
• Knowledge of systems integration, testing, and verification practices is an asset.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Simulink, or similar engineering tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of system requirements, specifications, and technical baselines. Create and maintain schedules.
• Assist in translating customer and mission needs into system-level requirements.
• Participate in system architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation activities
• Contribute to requirements traceability and configuration management efforts.
• Support trade studies, risk assessments, and system performance analyses.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, test, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Participate in system integration, test planning, test execution, and issue resolution.
• Assist in design reviews, technical reviews, and customer meetings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

Jira

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

Job description

Engineering Full Time Markham, ON $60,000 - $80,000 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

As a Systems Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers to support the development of complex aerospace systems throughout the entire product lifecycle. You will help define requirements, perform technical analyses, write control documents, support system integration and verification activities, and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines. This role is ideal for recent graduates or engineers with up to three years of experience who are passionate about solving complex technical problems and learning systems engineering best practices in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

At NordSpace, you'll play a meaningful role in developing technologies that make a difference in the rocket industry. We believe in investing in early-career talent and providing opportunities to learn, innovate, and grow alongside industry experts. If you're excited about aerospace systems, interdisciplinary engineering, and solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you

Core responsibilities

• Support the development and management of system requirements, specifications, and technical baselines. Create and maintain schedules.
• Assist in translating customer and mission needs into system-level requirements.
• Participate in system architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation activities
• Contribute to requirements traceability and configuration management efforts.
• Support trade studies, risk assessments, and system performance analyses.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical, electrical, test, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Participate in system integration, test planning, test execution, and issue resolution.
• Assist in design reviews, technical reviews, and customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-op experience.
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles and the engineering development lifecycle. Familiar with the NASA Systems Engineering Handbook.
• Familiarity with requirements management and systems documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary environment.
• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other complex engineering industries is an asset.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and development processes is an asset.
• Experience with Project Management software such as Jira is an asset.
• Knowledge of systems integration, testing, and verification practices is an asset.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Simulink, or similar engineering tools is an asset.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and able to obtain and maintain a security assessment under the Controlled Goods Program (Defence Production Act) as a condition of their employment.

Compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion, based on job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, and education and/or training. NordSpace encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations.

NordSpace is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates; all hiring decisions are based on merit and job-related qualifications, without discrimination on any ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the selection process — please contact [e-mail] .