Fluid System Engineer (m/f/d)

HyImpulse; Neuenstadt am Kocher; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€50 monthly Spendit Card

Christmas bonus

Job bike leasing

€60 gift for special occasions

Regular team events

30 days of vacation

Flexible working hours (flextime)

1 day of remote work per week

Free coffee, tea & water

Open, respectful feedback culture

Personal development opportunities

Buddy program with onboarding

Job summary

HyImpulse is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer to design and simulate cryogenic fluid systems, including propellant management and ground support equipment. You will analyze architectures, select components, and oversee fabrication and testing in a fast-growing New Space startup.

Required are a Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, strong liquids knowledge, and English proficiency; CAD tools (Siemens NX, Fusion360) and LabVIEW experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar.
• Solid understanding of fluid components (valves, regulators, fittings) for cryo and non-cryo applications.
• Basic knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components.
• Ability to work independently.
• Collaborative spirit.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem solving mentality.
• Professional working proficiency in English, knowledge of German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate fluid systems (propellant management, ground support equipment).
• Analyze fluid system architecture and select components (valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation).
• Assemble and test hardware.
• Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software.
• Data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Independent work

Collaborative spirit

Planning and organization

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Siemens NX

Fusion360

Ecosim

Job description

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and simulation of fluid systems both (propellant management, ground support equipment, etc.)
• Analysis of fluid system architecture and components selection (i.e. valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation)
• Assembling and testing of hardware
• Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software
• Data analysis and reporting

Basic Qualification

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or similar
• Solid understanding of fluid components (valves, regulators, fittings) for cryo and non-cyro application
• Basic knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
• Ability to work independently
• Collaborative spirit
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving mentality
• Professional working proficiency in English, knowledge of German is a plus

Desired Experience

• 2+ years as fluid system engineer, test bench engineer or similar
• Professional experience in R&D within the space industry
• Experience with fluid system component design and/or test
• Experience with operating and programming with LabVIEW is desirable
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Siemens NX, Fusion360, etc.
• Knowledge of simulation software such as Ecosim is a plus

Benefits

• €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference
• Christmas bonus on top
• Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
• €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
• Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
• 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
• Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
• 1 day of remote work per week
• Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
• Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
• Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
• Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
• A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
• Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup

Location

Our location in Neuenstadt in the region of Heilbronn offers an ideal combination of rural charm and urban quality of life. Located in the heart of Baden-Württemberg, the region is characterized by its excellent traffic connections and diverse opportunities for leisure activities. Discover the advantages of this dynamic and liveable environment and benefit from a good work-life balance.
2023 Baden-Württemberg registered by far the most patents in Germany. A total of 16,000 people work in LR BW member companies and generate an annual turnover of around 5 billion euros - and the trend is rising. The strength of Baden-Württemberg's aerospace industry lies in the integrated value chain from the screw to the research satellite.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.