Propulsion Fluidics Engineer: Spacecraft Main Engine & RCS

Strativ Group; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 130.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Strativ Group client is building the next generation heavy Kickstage for in-space logistics, with an In-Orbit Demonstration mission. They seek a Propulsion Fluidics Engineer to own the full fluidic architecture of the spacecraft and drive from concept to flight at a well-funded Swiss space startup.

The role focuses on hot gas main engine feed design, cold gas RCS systems, and rigorous verification/validation methods, with hands-on testing and launch campaign support on-site in Switzerland.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (required).
• 2+ years experience with propellant feed systems, valves and regulators (space/aero/auto).
• Strong background in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Experience with CAD and fluidics modeling (NX, Python, MATLAB).
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes.

Aufgaben

• Size and design the hot gas Main Engine Feed System from concept to flight.
• Size and design the Cold Gas RCS Thruster and Feed System.
• Define propulsion verification and validation methods.
• Design fluidic GSE for testing, validation and launch pad fueling.
• Support AIT campaigns: troubleshooting, functional tests, environmental test support.

Kenntnisse

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

CAD

Fluidics modeling

NX

Python

MATLAB

Prototyping

Ausbildung

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

NX

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

Strativ Group client is building the next generation heavy Kickstage for in-space logistics, with an In-Orbit Demonstration mission. They seek a Propulsion Fluidics Engineer to own the full fluidic architecture of the spacecraft and drive from concept to flight at a well-funded Swiss space startup.

The role focuses on hot gas main engine feed design, cold gas RCS systems, and rigorous verification/validation methods, with hands-on testing and launch campaign support on-site in Switzerland.