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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 will 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 725 kN rocket engine. Day to day, this involves mounting test articles and engines onto test stands, installing sensors and instrumentation, torquing fittings to precise specifications, and performing leak checks to ensure systems can safely handle cryogenic fuel and oxidizer under extreme pressures and temperatures. The technician works closely with test engineers to prepare for hot-fire campaigns, conducting pre-test inspections, supporting valve and actuator calibrations, and verifying that every mechanical interface meets stringent safety and quality standards. Because rocket testing carries inherent hazards, attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures are essential. Beyond test execution, the role often includes post-test teardown, hardware inspection for damage or wear, refurbishment, and documentation, all of which contribute to the iterative process of developing and qualifying 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
- Propulsion testing
- Aerospace components
- Turbomachinery
- Rocket engine assembly
- Test stand mounting
- Sensor installation
- Instrumentation
- Torquing fittings
- Leak checks
- Cryogenic fuel handling
- Oxidizer handling
- High-pressure systems
- Pre-test inspections
- Valve calibration
- Actuator calibration
- Safety standards
- Quality standards
- Post-test teardown
- Hardware inspection
- Hardware refurbishment
- Documentation
- Engineering drawings interpretation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Schematics interpretation
- Technical work instructions
- Hand tool usage
- Power tool usage
- Precision measuring instrument usage
- Fluid systems familiarity
- Plumbing
- Tube bending
- AN/MS/JIC fittings
- Mechanical assembly techniques
- Safety wiring
- Fastener installation
- Procedure adherence
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Lifting moderate to heavy loads
- Extended standing
- Climbing
- Bending
- Working in confined spaces
- Working at heights
- Overtime availability
- Weekend availability
- Shift work availability
- Non-standard hours availability
- Rocket propulsion experience
- Test stand operations experience
- Test facility operations experience
- Cryogenic fluid handling
- Propellant handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Cleanliness requirements for oxygen systems
- Precision cleaning practices
- Crane operation
- Hoist operation
- Forklift operation
- Material-handling equipment operation
- Welding
- Brazing
- Soldering
- AS9100 familiarity
- FOD prevention practices
- Regulated environment experience
- Forklift certification
- Crane certification
- Rigging certification
- Hazmat handling certification
- Basic computer applications proficiency
- Data entry proficiency
- Security clearance eligibility
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
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.