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 only the most ambitious aerospace projects with only the most ambitious team Canada has to offer. With divisions spanning rocket propulsion, spaceport development, and satellite design, NordSpace is driven to do everything it takes to bring space closer to Canada and inspire generations of explorers.
As a Thrust Vector Control Engineer at NordSpace, you will be working towards developing Canada’s 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 our Hadfield Engine’s thrust vector control (TVC) systems 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 control systems
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field, Master’s or Ph.D. greatly preferred
• Significant hands-on engineering experience with control systems design, prototyping, and testing
• 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

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

Please refer the Job description for details