Lead Engineer Integrated Engine Design - Propulsion (m/f/d)
Core
Lead the design of engine structures and piping, oversee structural analysis across propulsion systems, and manage hardware budgets for rocket engines.
Role type
Manager of Integrated Engine Design – Propulsion
Builds
Engine structures, piping hardware, and propulsion systems for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural design, structural analysis, cryogenic propulsion systems, engine assembly, hardware testing, risk management, team leadership, budget management, schedule management
Preferred skills
ANSYS, Siemens SimCenter, NX, PLM software, German language
Technologies
ANSYS, Siemens SimCenter, NX, PLM
Responsibilities
Develop technological roadmap for engine structures and piping hardware, oversee structural analysis including tool development for thermo-mechanical and fatigue analysis, define engine dynamic behaviour, collaborate with manufacturing to translate designs into hardware, lead and coach the Integrated Engine Design team, manage development schedules and work packages, make hiring and technology decisions, assist with financial planning and budgeting
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership