12 months internship - Propulsion Test Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

You will perform development and verification tests on liquid rocket engines and their subsystems. You will also handle test preparation, maintenance, and upgrades of the test bench.

What you will do

• Plan and conduct rocket engine test campaigns with propulsion development engineers
• Ensure safe operations by using and developing procedures and processes
• Take care of test preparations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance of the test bench
• Assist in designing and building test benches for propulsion testing

Required qualifications

• Enrolled in an engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar
• Capable of designing fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realisation and commissioning
• Able to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus and concentration for long durations
• Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary
• Able to lift and carry 25kg
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Ideally available for a 6-month internship
• First hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, or high temperatures
• Hands-on experience with fluid system and piping/tubing
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Matlab, C, C#, Cobol...)
• Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, explosive, or similar)

Benefits

• Relocation help: we can provide housing in Kiruna

Before you apply

• Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. The company aims to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit.