Turbomachinery Systems Engineer

The Wohl Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Markham is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to design, develop, and test high-performance turbomachinery components for spacecraft propulsion systems. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in propulsion/rocketry, a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, and excellent problem-solving skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000, with eligibility for equity after one year, and requires a hands-on approach towards engineering design and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in propulsion/rocketry.
• Hands-on engineering experience with propulsion systems design, prototyping, and testing.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test high-performance turbomachinery components.
• Conduct iterative design-build-test cycles.
• Support hardware qualification to meet mission-critical standards.

Skills

Propulsion systems design

Fluid dynamics

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Master's or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Solidworks

Autodesk Suite

Ansys

Nastran

MATLAB

Job description

As a Turbomachinery Engineer , you will design, develop, and test high-performance turbomachinery components, such as pumps and turbines, for orbital launch vehicle propulsion systems. You will collaborate with propulsion and fluid systems teams to optimize component performance, ensuring reliability and efficiency under extreme conditions.

Responsibilities include conducting iterative design-build-test cycles, performing detailed analyses, and supporting hardware qualification to meet mission-critical standards. You will work cross-functionally to integrate turbomachinery into rocket systems, contributing to the success of launch programs. This role requires someone with vision, leadership, and a relentless work ethic that goes far beyond the norm. It also requires someone who has a strong natural intuition of physics and mathematics, a knack for hands on prototyping, and a desire to move fast.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in propulsion/rocketry
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field, Master’s or Ph.D. greatly preferred
• Significant hands-on engineering experience with propulsion systems design, prototyping, and testing
• Significant experience working safely with high pressure gases, propellants, fluids
• Significant experience with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, compressible flow, aerodynamics, structural dynamics
• Significant experience with CAD, CFD, and FEA tools such as Solidworks, Autodesk Suite, Ansys, Nastran, MATLAB
• Significant knowledge of and deep passion for the space industry at large
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct independent research
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent project management skills

Salary Range:85-100k base, eligible for equity after 1 year

This is a full-time in-person role at our head office in Markham