AIT Propulsion Engineer

Munich, Germany. Posted a month ago

The role

The AIT Propulsion Engineer will support the integration and test of products and equipment related to propulsion engines. This includes big engines, smaller thrusters, pumps, and igniters.

What you will do

Manage the preparation of the equipment integration and functional tests for the PQM and FM
Manage qualification campaigns on mechanical components
Procuring tools, FGSE, and test setups needed for AIT operations
Planning of integration procedures and schedule
Work closely with the design team to define the best design that would ease the integration and test
Running the assembly, integration, and testing operations on the capsule
Running the functional tests of the components
Clearly communicating and documenting integration and test results
Defining lessons learns and making continuous improvement

Required qualifications

Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science / propulsion or equivalent
An understanding of liquid propulsion systems
Mechanical assembly for integration and potentially small tool / GSE design
Electrical skill for test (data acquisition system for sensors, simple programming of python scripts, harness etc)
Willingness to contribute to build and support a new team
Organized and rigorous
Hands-on approach
Inventive and problem solver
Team spirit
Good organizing and prioritization of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

Nice to have

Successful completion of an Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science / propulsion or equivalent

Benefits

Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity and developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. They aim to democratize space exploration by making it affordable, available, and open.