Propulsion Systems Engineer
Propulsion Systems Engineer
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About NordSpace
NordSpace https://nordspace is a Canadian startup with the mission to advance life on Earth from space. NordSpace is committed to extremely rapid innovation and development of only the most ambitious aerospace projects with only the most ambitious team Canada has to offer. With divisions of rocket propulsion autonomous robotics satellite integration and stratospheric balloons NordSpace is driven to do everything it takes to bring space closer to Earth and inspire generations of space explorers.
As a Propulsion Systems Engineer at NordSpace you will be working towards developing Canadas first orbital class launch vehicle to be launched from Canada as well. A first on countless fronts and sure to inspire the country and generations of scientists and engineers. Your work will involve a tremendous amount of scoping research design and prototyping of a proprietary engine with an intense focus on rapid iteration and testing while maintaining a high degree of safety. The specifics and constraints will be discussed privately. You will build the foundations for this critical division of NordSpace in your first year and also participate in the recruitment of additional engineers. 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 Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering or related field Masters or Ph.D. greatly preferred
Significant handson 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 Eagle MATLAB
Significant knowledge of and deep passion for the space industry at large
Excellent problemsolving skills and the ability to conduct independent research
Excellent English communication skills
Excellent project management skills
This is a fulltime inperson role at our head office in Markham
Employment Type
Full-Time
