Propulsion Integration Manager

Rise Technical; 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

Propulsion Integration Manager - Launch Vehicle

Elche, Spain

Are you a Propulsion Integration Manager, Engine Integration Lead or Launch Vehicle Integration Engineer looking for a role with real ownership, where you will lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver critical propulsion integration milestones for a next-generation orbital launch vehicle?

On offer is the chance to join an international space transportation business, vertically integrating engineering, testing, manufacturing and operations, where you will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and verifying propulsion integration across the vehicle and through test and launch campaigns.

In this role you will lead propulsion integration activities for launch vehicles, coordinating installation, checkout and validation of engines, turbomachinery, gas generator systems, thrust control actuation, and fluid/piping systems, working cross-functionally with manufacturing, vehicle/avionics/structures integration, test operations and launch operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced propulsion integration leader looking to take full operational ownership, lead and develop teams, and play a key part in high-profile test and launch campaigns.

The Role:

• 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

The Person:

• 10+ years' experience in propulsion integration, engine assembly, turbomachinery integration 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

Reference Number: BBBH281264

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.