Propulsion Lead

## Position
MorEng is recruiting a Propulsion Lead for an advanced aerospace organization in Markham, Ontario. The full-time, on-site role provides technical and program leadership for liquid-propulsion engineering and development. The person leads multidisciplinary teams from initial system requirements and architecture through technical reviews, verification, ground testing and readiness assessments. The mandate combines hands-on engineering judgment with planning, technical risk management and oversight of suppliers and critical deliverables.

## Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering architecture, design, evaluation and development of liquid propulsion systems and major components.
- Define system requirements and translate them into engineering objectives and performance criteria.
- Coordinate propulsion specialists across mechanical, fluid, thermal, structural, controls and related disciplines.
- Assess technical alternatives and guide trade studies and major design decisions.
- Plan and chair appropriate engineering reviews through requirements, preliminary design, critical design, test readiness and flight readiness.
- Oversee technical calculations, simulations, component development, subsystem integration and the quality of engineering documentation.
- Guide technical verification, qualification and testing plans and their evidence of completion.
- Coordinate engine test campaigns, data analysis and interpretation of observed performance.
- Investigate test anomalies, determine contributing causes and oversee corrective engineering action.
- Ensure design decisions support safety, reliability, quality and applicable industry standards.
- Track technical milestones, resources, program risks and the completion of engineering commitments.
- Communicate progress, risks and decisions to program leaders, customers and relevant partners.
- Work with suppliers and cross-functional teams on component interfaces and delivery requirements.
- Support longer-term technical planning and development of engineering capability.

## Working arrangement
- Full-time position requiring onsite presence in Markham.
- Competitive compensation, employee benefits and paid vacation according to the role's published terms.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
- At least eight years of relevant work in rocket or liquid-propulsion engineering.
- Five years or more of technical leadership or equivalent senior engineering responsibility.
- Strong systems-engineering judgment covering testing, interfaces, verification and lifecycle reviews.
- Demonstrated ability to organize technical teams and programs while controlling risks, resources and schedules.
- Experience managing complex engineering decisions, reviews, anomalies and test outcomes.
- Strong technical communication and ability to coordinate across customers, suppliers and engineering groups.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada and ability to satisfy applicable Controlled Goods Program screening or security eligibility.