Test Mechanical Technician

Canada Rocket Company; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Canada Rocket Company is building a sovereign launch capability for Canada. As a mechanical technician at the rocket test facility, you would serve as the hands-on backbone of propulsion testing operations.

This role is responsible for assembling, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting facility systems, aerospace components, turbomachinery, and a 700kN rocket engine. Day to day, you mount test articles on stands, install sensors, perform leak checks, and support hot-fire campaigns with

Qualifications

• Required: Technical/trade certification or associate degree in mechanical technology, aerospace, welding or machining.
• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical assembly or technician experience (aerospace, oil and gas, military, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial settings).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches).
• Familiarity with fluid systems, plumbing, tube bending, and AN/MS/JIC fittings.
• Follow detailed written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, safety and quality standards.
• Teamwork and effective communication; willingness for shift/ overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble rocket engines, components and subassemblies per drawings, instructions and specs.
• Mount test articles, engines and hardware onto test stands and fixtures.
• Install and connect instrumentation, sensors and transducers.
• Perform leak checks and pressure tests on fluid and gas systems.
• Conduct pre-test inspections and verify hardware configuration against documentation.
• Support hot-fire test operations, including setup, console support and safing procedures.
• Perform post-test teardown, inspection and refurbishment; document findings for traceability.
• Collaborate with test engineers, quality inspectors and design teams to resolve issues.

Job description

About this position

About Canada Rocket Company

Canada Rocket Company is developing Canada's first medium-lift launch vehicle.

We are a team of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab,ArianeGroup, Pangea Propulsion, Tesla, MDA, and more, bringing over a century of combined launch and space systems experience back to Canada.

Our mission is to provide reliable, independent access to space for Canada and its allies in a rapidly expanding global market.

Our approach is defined by pragmatic engineering:

Weutilizea single 700kNengine that scales from light- to medium-lift via engine clustering. We lean on simple, proven technologies to reach orbit faster, avoiding the pitfalls of complex or novel designs. We test early and often, catching problems on the bench instead of at the pad.

About Canada Rocket Company

Canada Rocket Company is developing Canada's first medium-lift launch vehicle.

We are a team of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab,ArianeGroup, Pangea Propulsion, Tesla, MDA, and more, bringing over a century of combined launch and space systems experience back to Canada.

Our mission is to provide reliable, independent access to space for Canada and its allies in a rapidly expanding global market.

Our approach is defined by pragmatic engineering:

Weutilizea single 700kNengine that scales from light- to medium-lift via engine clustering. We lean on simple, proven technologies to reach orbit faster, avoiding the pitfalls of complex or novel designs. We test early and often, catching problems on the bench instead of at the pad.

Backed by over $20M in funding secured within our first four months, including the largest all-Canadian seed round in the sector and an $8.3M Department of NationalDefencegrant, we are moving with the speed and institutional backing required to meet Canada's orbital launch needs.

About the role

Canada Rocket Company is building a sovereign launch capability for Canada.Asamechanical technician atthe Canada Rocket Company's rockettestfacilityyou wouldserve asthehands-on backbone of propulsion testing operations. This roleisresponsible forassembling, installing,maintaining, and troubleshootingfacility systems, aerospace components, turbomachinery, and a700kNrocket engine.Day to day, this involvesmounting test articles and engines onto test stands, installing sensors and instrumentation, torquing fittings to precise specifications, and performing leak checks to ensure systems can safely handlecryogenicfuel and oxidizer under extreme pressures and temperatures. The technician works closely with test engineers toprepare forhot-fire campaigns, conducting pre-test inspections, supporting valve and actuator calibrations, and verifying that every mechanical interface meets stringent safety and quality standards. Because rocket testing carries inherent hazards, attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures are essential—a single overlooked connection or improperly torqued bolt can jeopardize both expensive hardware and personnel safety. Beyond test execution, the role often includes post-test teardown, hardware inspection for damage or wear, refurbishment, and documentation, all of which contribute to the iterative process of developing and qualifying reliable propulsion systems.

What you'll do

Assemble and disassemble rocket engines, components, and subassemblies according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and specificationsMount test articles, engines, and hardware onto test stands and fixtures.Install and connect instrumentation, sensors, transducers, and thermocouplesPerform leak checks and pressure tests on fluid and gas systemsConduct pre-test inspections and verify hardware configuration against documentationSupport hot-fire test operations, including setup, console support, andsafingproceduresPerform post-test teardown, inspection, and hardware refurbishmentIdentify, document, and report hardware damage, wear, anomalies, and discrepanciesCalibrate and check valves, actuators, regulators, and other mechanical componentsComplete documentation, travelers, and quality records for traceabilityCollaborate with test engineers, quality inspectors, and design teams to resolve technical issuesSupport facility and test standbuild,modifications,maintenance,and upgrades

Qualifications

Required:Technical/trade certification or associate degree in a relevant field (mechanical technology, aerospace, welding, machining, etc.)2+ years of hands-on mechanical assembly, maintenance, or technician experience (often in aerospace,oil and gas,military,automotive, manufacturing,or industrial settings)Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical work instructionsExperience using hand tools, power tools,andprecision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches)Familiarity with fluid systems, plumbing, tube bending, and AN/MS/JIC fittingsWorking knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques, including torquing, safety wiring, and fastener installationAbility to follow detailed written procedures andmaintainaccuratedocumentationStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standardsAbility to work in a team environment and communicate effectivelyPhysical ability to lift moderate to heavy loads, stand for extended periods, climb, bend, and work in confined spaces or at heightsWillingness to work overtime, weekends, shift work, or non-standard hours to support test schedules

Preferred:Direct experience with rocket propulsion, test stands, or test facility operationsExperience working with high-pressure systems, cryogenic fluids, propellants, or hazardous materialsExperience installing instrumentation, sensors, transducers, and thermocouples