Propulsion Test Engineer: Spaceflight Hardware & Tests

Valiant Space; City of Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Valiant Space, based in Brisbane, is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to design, operate, and maintain test rigs across the product range, including thrusters and propellant tanks. You will lead propulsion testing campaigns through all qualification stages and help develop testing processes.

The role demands autonomous work in a dynamic startup, with strong CAD and data-acquisition skills, plus attention to detail and effective communication.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to work autonomously in a demanding startup atmosphere.
• Proficient with Autodesk Fusion360 or equivalent CAD packages.
• Proficient with test data acquisition software (LabVIEW preferred).
• Experience with pressure equipment / fittings.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Design, operate, and maintain test rigs across Valiant's entire product range, including thrusters, valves, propellant tanks, satellite structures, etc.
• Lead the testing campaigns of propulsion systems and components throughout all stages of qualification and acceptance before spaceflight
• Development of testing processes and procedures
• Support broader engineering efforts in both product design and ground support equipment

Kenntnisse

Autonomy in startup

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Pressure equipment

Propulsion testing

Programming basics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Fusion360

LabVIEW

Jobbeschreibung

Valiant Space, based in Brisbane, is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to design, operate, and maintain test rigs across the product range, including thrusters and propellant tanks. You will lead propulsion testing campaigns through all qualification stages and help develop testing processes.

The role demands autonomous work in a dynamic startup, with strong CAD and data-acquisition skills, plus attention to detail and effective communication.