Nozzle Design Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Design, develop, and validate mechanical and actuation subsystems for thrust vector control (TVC) systems in aerospace launch vehicles.
Role type
Mechanical design engineer (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Thrust vector control (TVC) actuators and mechanical subsystems for launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion
Required skills
Structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA), CAD-based mechanical design, hardware testing and instrumentation, materials behavior under thermal/mechanical loads, system-level testing and data acquisition, actuation system integration
Preferred skills
Dynamic simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, Adams), environmental qualification processes, sensor and feedback systems knowledge, electromechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic actuation design
Technologies
ANSYS, Abaqus, Hypermesh, Simcenter 3D, NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, MATLAB, Simulink, Adams
Responsibilities
Design and validate mechanical/actuation subsystems for TVC, support integration and testing of actuators, perform structural and thermal analyses, contribute to insulation and material system design, support system-level testing and data acquisition, collaborate with avionics teams, document design and test results
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC