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Canada Rocket Company

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12,500kg to orbit built by a world-class team. Hiring across multiple roles.

Toronto

Defense and Space Manufacturing
11–50 people

About

Canada Rocket Company (CRC) is a Toronto-based company developing medium lift (12,500kg) orbital launch capability with a team of alumni from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, MDA, Tesla, Pangea and ArianeGroupe. CRC closed Canada's largest space and defence all-Canadian seed round of $6.2m in early 2026 led by the BDC and Garage Capital and was recently awarded an $8.3m grant from the Department of National Defence. CRC has raised over $20m to date. Join us -> https://ats.rippling.com/en-CA/canada-rocket-company/jobs

Open positions

Strategy & Operations Co-op

On-site · Toronto

You will work directly with the CFO to support financial modeling, capital planning, and business operations. Additionally, you will design AI-native business processes and manage commercial initiatives to improve company-wide effectiveness.

Test Mechanical Technician

On-site · Toronto

The mechanical technician is responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining rocket propulsion systems and test facility hardware. They work closely with engineers to conduct hot-fire campaigns, perform leak checks, and ensure all mechanical interfaces meet stringent safety and quality standards.

Propulsion Thermal Analyst

On-site · Toronto

Perform thermal analysis of engine and stage fluid systems during various flight operations and transients. Develop steady-state and transient thermal models to predict temperatures and heat fluxes while driving design decisions for cooling schemes.

Propulsion Structural Analyst

On-site · Toronto

Perform structural analysis and develop finite element models for propulsion and stage fluid components of an orbital launch vehicle. The role involves defining load cases, assessing component durability, and correlating analytical models with test data to optimize design and robustness.

Propulsion Fluids Analyst

On-site · Toronto

The role involves analyzing fluid transients, thermal-fluid behavior of cryogenic propellants, and developing pressurization system models for an orbital launch vehicle. The analyst will support test campaigns through pre-test predictions and post-test data reconciliation and root-cause analysis.

Test Mechanical Technician

On-site · London

The role involves assembling, installing, and maintaining rocket engines and facility systems for propulsion testing. Responsibilities include performing leak checks, installing sensors, and supporting hot-fire campaigns through pre-test inspections and post-test teardowns.

Test Stand Design Engineer

On-site · London

Design, build, and commission ground infrastructure and test stands for a 700 kN rocket engine. Manage the full lifecycle from concept to hot-fire operations, including structural design, fluid routing, and real-time test support.

Test Engineer

On-site · London

Design, build, and commission ground infrastructure and test stands for a 700 kN rocket engine. Lead the full lifecycle from concept through hot-fire operations, including structural design, fluid system routing, and real-time anomaly response.

Open Application, Engineering

On-site · Toronto

The role involves contributing to engineering projects based on the candidate's specific passions and expertise. The company will match the candidate's background to open roles as they become available.

Turbomachinery Engineer - Fluidic Design

On-site · Toronto

Lead the end-to-end fluidic design and optimization of cryogenic pumps and hot-side turbines for a 700 kN engine. This includes performing complex CFD analyses, developing reduced-order models, and correlating analytical predictions with test data.

Lead, Talent Acquisition

On-site · Toronto

The Lead of Talent Acquisition will design and implement the end-to-end recruitment strategy and infrastructure for Canada Rocket Company. They will own full-cycle recruiting for technical and engineering roles while building sourcing pipelines and the employer brand.

Lead, Flight Safety

On-site · Toronto

Lead the flight safety function for a medium-lift rocket, owning the safety case from hazard analysis to regulatory compliance. Build and mentor a safety team while integrating safety constraints into vehicle design and managing flight termination systems.

Open Application, Operations

On-site · Toronto

The role involves contributing to general operations based on the candidate's background and passions. It is a general application for future openings within the operations department.

Head, Propulsion

On-site · Toronto

Lead the design, development, and operation of propulsion and vehicle fluid systems for a sovereign launch capability. Manage technical architecture, budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while interfacing with government agencies for certification.

Turbomachinery Designer - Draftsperson

On-site · Toronto

The designer will create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D production drawings for turbopump hardware, including pumps, turbines, and rotating assemblies. They will manage tolerance stack-ups and coordinate between design, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure hardware is inspectable and functional.

Structures Specialist

On-site · Toronto

Lead the design, analysis, and validation of critical structural hardware for a sovereign launch vehicle. Translate system requirements into flight-ready structures while coordinating across propulsion, fluids, and manufacturing teams.

Mechanical System Designer

On-site · Toronto

Lead the design, development, and integration of mechanical hardware and assemblies for a launch vehicle. Translate system requirements into flight-ready designs and drive them from concept through manufacturing, testing, and flight integration.

Manufacturing and Materials Engineer/Specialist (Engine)

On-site · Toronto

Lead the selection, qualification, and industrialization of materials and fabrication processes for launch vehicle hardware. Collaborate across engineering teams to develop manufacturing plans, optimize fabrication methods, and resolve production non-conformances.

Head, Flight Software

On-site · Toronto

Lead the development and strategy of the flight software stack for an orbital launch vehicle, from low-level firmware to flight computer applications. Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team while collaborating with Avionics and GNC teams to ensure flight-critical system reliability.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

On-site · Toronto

Lead the design and development of high-reliability, flight-grade electrical hardware for launch vehicles from concept to production. Establish electrical design processes and standards while scaling the technical team and providing production support for avionics.