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Senior Scientist/Engineer

New Zealand💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-23 → 2026-09-07

Core

Developing advanced technologies for space applications, specifically superconductors for AF-MPD thrusters, re-entry heat shields, and remote sensing capabilities.

Role type

Senior Scientist/Engineer (Space Technology)

Builds

Space-flight hardware, electric propulsion systems, remote sensing sensors, and thermal/structural simulation models.

Domain

Aerospace engineering and space technology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Space industry experience, research proposal writing, technical team leadership, electric propulsion, remote sensing, thermal/structural/CFD simulations, instrumentation, scientific programming, cryogenic systems, vacuum systems

Preferred skills

Post-PhD experience in space/aeronautics, advanced non-linear optical microwave sensor integration

Technologies

AF-MPD thrusters, non-linear optical microwave sensors, CFD simulation tools, custom electronics, control systems

Responsibilities

Design, test, and qualification of space-flight hardware; lead technical teams and mentor staff; develop advanced technologies for space applications; conduct research in superconductors, electric propulsion, and remote sensing.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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