Launcher Propulsion Engineer
Role Summary
Join The Exploration Company as a Launcher Propulsion Engineer in Munich, Germany, to help conceptualize and develop innovative space transportation solutions.
About the Organisation
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
Compensation: €72.5K – €100K
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- We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
- We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
- We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
- • €72.5K – €100K
Key Responsibilities
In your capacity as a Future Projects Propulsion System Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:
- Define propulsion system architectures for future projects within the TEC launcher programs, including, but not limited:Perform trade-offs and technical investigations at system and subsystem level.
- Define system-level requirements and ensure flow down and consistency of lower-level requirements.
- Define concept of operations and operational procedures for propulsion systems
- Define and maintain the functional and product breakdown of the system.
- Create and maintain the technical budgets (mass, propellant, inert gas, power, etc.).
- Contribute to the development, V&V and industrialization plan.
- Contribute to the MAIT concept trade-offs
- Contribute to the co-engineering sessions between the engineering team and potential external partners (setup the agenda, coordinate priorities, take decisions, take the MoM, track the actions).
- Own propulsion-specific future projects, work packages and bids within the launcher programsSupport the commercial and program teams in writing and negotiating proposals for Future Projects.
- Provide propulsion system related project work
- Coordinate datapack definition and delivery, RIDs management and day-to-day work with subcontractors
Requirements
- MSc in aerospace engineering
- 5+ years of experience
Eligibility Criteria
The position requires advanced qualifications in aerospace engineering and relevant experience, but it does not explicitly state the eligibility for international applicants.
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