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About the Role
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 700 kN rocket engine. Day-to-day tasks include mounting test articles, installing sensors, performing leak checks, and ensuring systems can safely handle cryogenic fuel and oxidizer under extreme conditions. The technician collaborates with test engineers to prepare for hot-fire campaigns, conduct inspections, and verify mechanical interfaces meet stringent safety and quality standards. Attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures are essential due to the inherent hazards of rocket testing. Responsibilities also include post-test teardown, hardware inspection, refurbishment, and documentation to support the development and qualification of reliable propulsion systems.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and disassemble rocket engines, components, and subassemblies according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
- Mount test articles, engines, and hardware onto test stands and fixtures.
- Install and connect instrumentation, sensors, transducers, and thermocouples.
- 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 hardware refurbishment.
- Identify, document, and report hardware damage, wear, anomalies, and discrepancies.
- Calibrate and check valves, actuators, regulators, and other mechanical components.
- Complete documentation, travelers, and quality records for traceability.
- Collaborate with test engineers, quality inspectors, and design teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support facility and test stand build, modifications, maintenance, and upgrades.
Requirements
- 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 instructions.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches).
- Familiarity with fluid systems, plumbing, tube bending, and AN/MS/JIC fittings.
- Working knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques, including torquing, safety wiring, and fastener installation.
- Ability to follow detailed written procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- Physical ability to lift moderate to heavy loads, stand for extended periods, climb, bend, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, shift work, or non-standard hours to support test schedules.
- Direct experience with rocket propulsion, test stands, or test facility operations.
- Experience working with high-pressure systems, cryogenic fluids, propellants, or hazardous materials.
- Experience installing instrumentation, sensors, transducers, and thermocouples.
- Knowledge of cleanliness requirements for oxygen systems and precision cleaning practices.
- Experience operating cranes, hoists, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment (with relevant certifications).
- Welding, brazing, or soldering experience and certifications.
- Familiarity with quality systems such as AS9100 and FOD prevention practices.
- Experience in a regulated environment (aerospace, defense, NASA, or similar).
- Forklift, crane/rigging, or hazmat handling certifications.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications and data entry for documentation.
- Active or eligible security clearance (for certain government-related programs).
Skills
- Mechanical assembly
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Reading engineering drawings
- Reading blueprints
- Reading schematics
- Reading technical work instructions
- Using hand tools
- Using power tools
- Using precision measuring instruments
- Fluid systems
- Plumbing
- Tube bending
- Fitting installation
- Mechanical assembly techniques
- Torquing
- Safety wiring
- Fastener installation
- Following procedures
- Documentation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Rocket propulsion
- Test stands
- Test facility operations
- High-pressure systems
- Cryogenic fluids
- Propellants
- Hazardous materials
- Instrumentation installation
- Sensor installation
- Transducer installation
- Thermocouple installation
- Oxygen system cleanliness
- Precision cleaning
- Crane operation
- Hoist operation
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Welding
- Brazing
- Soldering
- AS9100
- FOD prevention
- Computer applications
- Data entry
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Technical/trade certification
- Associate degree
About the Company
- Canada Rocket Company is building a sovereign launch capability for Canada.