Infrastructure Technician

About NordSpace

NordSpace (https://nordspace.com) is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth, from space. NordSpace is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of the most ambitious aerospace projects with the most ambitious team. With divisions spanning everything from space robotics to satellites to rockets, NordSpace is driven to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.

Role purpose:
As an Infrastructure Technician you are responsible for building, troubleshooting and commissioning the ground infrastructure capable of testing and operating all elements of the rocket's propulsion system.

The role is based in St. John's Newfoundland and Labrador, and you may be required to travel and work in Markham Ontario from time to time.

The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and wants full lifecycle ownership.

Core 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 verification of all safety features.
• Follow all safety precautions and proactively identify risks and hazards when defining safe standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the test stands.
• Plan work and select proper tools, equipment, materials and machinery
• Secure equipment to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools

Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification, or Engineering Technology Diploma in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aircraft Maintenance, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of hands on experience designing mechanical and fluid systems in liquid rocket propulsion or closely related combustion/fluids hardware (e.g. gas turbines, high pressure chemical process equipment, combustion systems).
• Demonstrated experience or working knowledge of cryogenic and high pressure fluid systems, including the selection, sizing and routing of subcomponents (e.g. flowmeters, valves, manifolds, feed systems).
• Fluent with GD&T compliant engineering drawings. Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and engineering drawings.
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD, analytical modeling) for structural, thermal, and fluid performance an asset.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing test campaigns for propulsion or high energy hardware, including test article definition, instrumentation, procedures, safety, and data review.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes for precision hardware (e.g., machining, welding/brazing, additive manufacturing, surface treatments) in a development or production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in the field.
• Proactive mindset: identifies blockers (technical, schedule, resource, or process) early and drives them to resolution to keep the program moving.

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 [email protected].