Thruster Technical Owner
Core
Own the technical follow-up of the supplier providing assigned Nyx Earth thruster assemblies, including baseline, qualification, delivery readiness, and integration support.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion technical owner (spacecraft liquid propulsion)
Builds
Nyx modular reusable space orbital vehicle
Domain
Aerospace, space propulsion, liquid bipropellant thrusters
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft liquid propulsion hardware experience, bipropellant thruster systems, hot-fire testing, qualification logic, supplier technical management, system engineering judgment, anomaly support, manufacturing readiness assessment
Preferred skills
French or German language fluency
Technologies
bipropellant thrusters, thrust chambers, thruster valves, GNC interfaces, avionics, AIT/MAIT processes
Responsibilities
Own thruster technical baseline including requirements and acceptance criteria; Maintain system-level view of fluidic, mechanical, thermal, and electrical interfaces; Follow supplier development and qualification paths; Build direct technical relationship with supplier; Review supplier deliverables and test results; Assess technical maturity and delivery risks; Support integration, test, and flight-data review.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC