Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home office 1 day/week

Health/witness program

Paid time off 30 days

Company events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is seeking a propulsion engineer to advance liquid rocket engine feed lines, work with cross-functional teams, and translate test data into robust designs. You will develop specs and participate in design reviews for new generation engine subsystems.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, interpretation of P&IDs, and strong collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment in Augsburg, Germany. English fluency is essential for daily activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace or related discipline.
• 2+ years of work experience in space propulsion systems.
• Solid understanding of compressible/incompressible flow and thermodynamics.
• Experience with liquid rocket engines and feed lines is a plus.
• Experience in testing bipropellant engines and interpreting P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of liquid rocket engine feed lines based on real test data and roadmap.
• Collaborate daily with Test, Manufacturing, analysis and Production teams.
• Investigate test anomalies and perform root cause analysis to improve performances.
• Ensure design documentation is correct and up to date.
• Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers).
• Use testing, modelling and simulation tools to estimate system performance.
• Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow).
• Own CAD of next gen engine inlet lines and create test plans; analyze results.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Thermochemistry

Propulsion design

Python

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

RocketISP

CoolProp

Job description

Your Tasks

• Support the development of liquid rocket engine feed lines based on real test data and development roadmap
• Collaborate daily with Test, Manufacturing, analysis and Production teams
• Investigate test anomalies and perform root cause analysis to improve performances
• Ensure design documentation is correct and up to date
• Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers, etc.)
• Understand the basics of turbomachinery, valve, thrust chamber and injector design
• Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance
• Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow, etc.)
• Perform design, analysis and development engineering tasks for various propulsion systems
• Own CAD of next gen engine inlet lines
• Create test plans and analyse test results
• Initiate and foster production of engines
• Creation of medium to long term timelines for development of the engine’s subsystems

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years work experience in space propulsion systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and pressurized components
• Some experience in the design of liquid rocket engines, preferably feed lines and their bellows
• Experienced in testing of bipropellant liquid engines
• Experienced in interpreting P&IDs and a strong understanding of pressurized systems
• Excellent knowledge of physics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Experienced in RPA, and Coolprop
• Experience with Siemens NX and Rocketisp is a plus
• Experience with Python and excel is a plus
• Understanding of engineering technical drawings
• Hands-on workshop experience is beneficial
• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
• Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

We offer

• Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
• Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
• Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
• Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
• Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
• RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for car and bike