Launcher Propulsion Engineer

The role

You will conceptualize new launch and space transportation solutions and mature critical technologies. You will define propulsion system architectures and manage technical budgets for future projects.

What you will do

• Define propulsion system architectures for future projects
• Perform trade-offs and technical investigations at system and subsystem level
• Define system-level requirements and ensure flow down and consistency
• Define concept of operations and operational procedures for propulsion systems
• Define and maintain the functional and product breakdown of the system
• Create and maintain technical budgets
• Contribute to the development, V&V and industrialization plan
• Contribute to the MAIT concept trade-offs
• Contribute to co-engineering sessions between the engineering team and potential external partners
• Own propulsion-specific future projects, work packages and bids

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc) in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or another related field
• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
• Good knowledge in programming (Python, Fortran, Matlab...)
• Experience with EcosimPro or comparable analysis tools
• Hands-on operational experience in propulsion testing or launch
• Fluent in English
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

Nice to have

• Experience in a launch system program
• Experience in early development phase (Phase 0/A/B) propulsion system engineering
• German, French and Italian is an asset

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided
• Visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity. Their Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing capabilities by conceptualizing and pre-developing new technologies, products and programs.