We are seeking a Propulsion System Engineer to support the specification, design, development and validation of propulsion architectures for complex spacecraft applications.
The successful candidate will be integrated within a multidisciplinary System Engineering team and will regularly interface with Customers, Space Agencies and industrial partners. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to work effectively within collaborative technical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to spacecraft system design activities, with specific responsibility for propulsion-related aspects.
- Perform functional and performance analyses of complex space propulsion systems using dedicated modelling and simulation tools, including EcosimPro.
- Assess propulsion system requirements and define the appropriate hardware and software allocation.
- Design propulsion system architectures and define the associated interfaces with other spacecraft subsystems.
- Prepare technical and procurement specifications for propulsion subsystems and equipment.
- Support and monitor procurement activities throughout the subsystem development lifecycle.
- Coordinate propulsion system verification and validation activities at both subsystem and system levels.
- Support Quality Assurance activities, including the analysis and resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) arising during manufacturing, integration and testing phases.
- Interface with customers, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical alignment and successful project execution.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering; Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
- Previous experience in spacecraft propulsion engineering is highly desirable.
- Experience with bipropellant propulsion systems will be considered a strong asset.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong willingness to learn and embrace new technical challenges.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proactive mindset and results-oriented approach.
- Good teamwork skills and ability to operate effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Availability to work shifts when required by project needs.
- Ability to work effectively within budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Professional attitude, integrity, and respect for company procedures and organizational structure.
- A Ph.D. and/or a specialized Master's degree in Space Engineering will be considered an advantage during the selection process.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative space programs.
- Exposure to international customers, agencies and industrial partners.
- Professional growth within a dynamic and highly skilled engineering environment.
- Participation in the development of cutting-edge spacecraft propulsion systems.
Type of contract: Permanent
Experience: 1-7 Years
CCNL Met/Ind – B2 Category
€ 35.884,96 - € 43.126,00
Performance Bonus (PDR): up to € 4.025
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