Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Design and development of engine propellant inlet lines and associated hardware for liquid rocket engines, ensuring correct integration with other subsystems.
Role type
Propulsion Development Engineer (IC)
Builds
Liquid rocket engine feed lines and subsystems for small launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, pressurized components, liquid rocket engine design, bipropellant engine testing, P&ID interpretation, engineering materials, manufacturing processes, RPA, Coolprop, CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow), test planning, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Siemens NX, Rocketisp, Python, Excel, hands-on workshop experience
Technologies
Siemens NX, Rocketisp, RPA, Coolprop, Python, Excel
Responsibilities
Support development of liquid rocket engine feed lines based on test data and roadmap; Collaborate with Test, Manufacturing, analysis and Production teams; Investigate test anomalies and perform root cause analysis; Ensure design documentation is correct and up to date; Create design specs for engine development; Own CAD of next gen engine inlet lines; Create test plans and analyse test results; Initiate and foster production of engines; Create medium to long term timelines for development of the engine's subsystems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC