Lead Propulsion Integration for Next-Gen Launch Vehicle

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Elche; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a seasoned Propulsion Integration Manager for an orbital launch vehicle program based in Elche, Spain. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through build, checkout and validation phases, coordinating engine, turbopump, gas generator and TCA integration while ensuring propulsion systems are installed and tested to plan.

You will drive readiness for hot-fire tests and launch campaigns, handle anomaly resolution, and mentor teams to meet challenging

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in propulsion integration, engine assembly or launch vehicle operations.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion/fluid systems, valves, actuators, instrumentation and configuration discipline.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical integration teams under schedule pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion integration for launch vehicles from build through validation.
• Coordinate engine, turbopump, gas generator and TCA integration and interface verification.
• Oversee propulsion fluid/piping install, leak checks, pressure testing, purge and cleanliness.
• Support hot-fire testing and launch campaigns, including readiness and anomaly resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Propulsion integration

Engine integration

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a seasoned Propulsion Integration Manager for an orbital launch vehicle program based in Elche, Spain. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through build, checkout and validation phases, coordinating engine, turbopump, gas generator and TCA integration while ensuring propulsion systems are installed and tested to plan.

You will drive readiness for hot-fire tests and launch campaigns, handle anomaly resolution, and mentor teams to meet challenging