Propulsion Development Engineer — Space Thruster Systems

GATE Space; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Lunch provided daily

Public transportation ticket

Flexible working hours

Performance-based incentives

International collaboration

Zusammenfassung

GATE Space is seeking a Propulsion Development Engineer in Vienna to contribute to the GATE Thruster product family across design, analysis, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. You will work closely with experienced propulsion engineers on CAD designs, analyses and test data-driven improvements.

The role is hands-on and full lifecycle oriented, offering ownership of components or subsystems as you gain experience, with opportunities across Europe and the US.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the space industry.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD tools for mechanical design and assemblies.
• Experience with engineering analyses in mechanical, thermal, structural or fluid systems.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, ANSYS or similar engineering and data analysis tools.
• Experience with rocket propulsion performance and combustion analysis tools, such as NASA CEA, RPA.
• Fundamental understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and mechanical engineering principles.
• Ability to take ownership of engineering tasks and drive them to completion.
• A hands-on mindset and willingness to contribute to assembly, integration and testing activities.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to design and development of chemical thrusters and subsystems.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings.
• Perform engineering analyses to support design decisions, including mechanical, thermal, fluid and/or structural analyses.
• Build and develop prototypes and breadboard setups, from component selection and procurement through assembly and preparation for testing.
• Follow the manufacturing of propulsion hardware, working with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure that designs and technical requirements are correctly implemented.
• Contribute assembly and integration of propulsion hardware and hand over test-ready hardware to the test team.
• Support the development and improvement of test setups, procedures and instrumentation.
• Analyse test data and test results, identify unexpected behaviour and contribute to troubleshooting and design improvements.
• Document engineering activities, analyses, test results and design decisions in a clear and structured manner.
• Take ownership of assigned engineering tasks and progressively take responsibility for components or subsystems.
• Cooperate closely with propulsion, AIT and other engineering teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English communication

Ownership mindset

Hands-on engineering

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3D CAD

Python

MATLAB

ANSYS

NASA CEA

RPA

EcosimPro

GD&T

Jobbeschreibung

GATE Space is seeking a Propulsion Development Engineer in Vienna to contribute to the GATE Thruster product family across design, analysis, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. You will work closely with experienced propulsion engineers on CAD designs, analyses and test data-driven improvements.

The role is hands-on and full lifecycle oriented, offering ownership of components or subsystems as you gain experience, with opportunities across Europe and the US.