Rocket Propulsion Fluid Systems Engineer

PAVE Space SA; Villeneuve (VD); Remote; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PAVE Space SA is seeking an Engine Fluidics Engineer to own the design and optimisation of the propellant feed system, delivering reliable fluid delivery from tanks to the combustion chamber. This fully on-site role requires hands-on design, testing, and collaboration with propulsion, GNC, mission design, and spacecraft systems experts in a fast-moving startup.

You will work on core rocket technology in Switzerland, with opportunities to influence engine performance, safety, and integration

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience with propellant feed systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and optimisation of the propellant feed system.
• Model and simulate fluid systems to support reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with propulsion, GNC, mission design, and spacecraft systems teams.

Skills

Propellant feed systems

Valves & regulators

Bellows

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

English communication

CAD (design)

System modelling

Project ownership

Hands-on testing

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Modelica

Job description

PAVE Space SA is seeking an Engine Fluidics Engineer to own the design and optimisation of the propellant feed system, delivering reliable fluid delivery from tanks to the combustion chamber. This fully on-site role requires hands-on design, testing, and collaboration with propulsion, GNC, mission design, and spacecraft systems experts in a fast-moving startup.

You will work on core rocket technology in Switzerland, with opportunities to influence engine performance, safety, and integration