Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

• Support the development of new propulsion designs based on real test data


• Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers, etc.)


• Understand the basics of turbomachinery, valve, thrust chamber and injector design


• Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance


• Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow, etc.)


• Perform design, analysis and development engineering tasks for various propulsion systems


• Own CAD of next gen engines


• Create test plans for powerpack and engine testing and analyse test results


• Initiate and foster production of engines


• Creation of medium to long term timelines for development of the engine’s subsystems

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering or related discipline


• 2+ years work experience in space propulsion systems


• Demonstrated proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and pressurized components


• Some experience in the design of Turbomachinery, Injectors and Thrust Chambers


• Experienced in testing of bipropellant liquid engines


• Experienced in interpreting P&IDs and a strong understanding of pressurized systems


• Excellent knowledge of physics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes


• Experienced in RPA, and Coolprop


• Experience with Siemens NX and Rocketisp is a plus


• Hands-on workshop experience is beneficial


• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)


• Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

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