Chief Engineer - High Thrust Engine Expert
Core
Lead the technical vision, architecture, and strategic direction of the Storm program, a next-gen high-thrust cryogenic rocket engine using LOX/LCH4.
Role type
Principal propulsion systems engineer (rocket engine chief)
Builds
High-thrust cryogenic rocket engines for orbital vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Space launch
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
liquid rocket engine development, cryogenic propulsion systems, system architecture, multi-disciplinary team leadership, risk management, hot-fire testing, anomaly resolution, system-level requirements management, design trade-off arbitration
Preferred skills
production/industrialisation experience, European space agency collaboration, geographically distributed team coordination
Technologies
LOX/LCH4, cryogenic propulsion systems
Responsibilities
Define and communicate technical vision and roadmap for the Storm propulsion system; Serve as primary owner of the Storm system architecture; Provide guidance and mentorship to the team; Identify, assess, and manage technical risks at the system level; Support business development and partner engagement by representing technical capabilities; Drive continuous improvement in engineering tools and methodologies
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship