Plasma Physics Expert (F/M)

Exotrail; Massy; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exotrail is seeking a Plasma Physics Expert at its Massy site to support rapid growth within the R&D Team. You will review technical documents, lead plasma research activities and help develop best practices and design guidelines.

You will define test plans, validation strategies and the technology roadmap for plasma propulsion, and identify innovative approaches for future exploration. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in plasma science or related fields, with 10+ years in plasma thruster

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in plasma science, electric propulsion, materials science, aerospace engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in plasma science and plasma thruster design, including tests and validation.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion system design based on plasma technology.

Responsabilités

• Review technical documents with suppliers and customers.
• Lead activities related to plasma research.
• Develop team expertise by writing best practices and guidelines.
• Define test plans, validation strategies and the plasma tech roadmap.
• Identify and explore innovative technologies and methodologies.
• Mobilise resources for exploration of new technologies.

Connaissances

Plasma physics

Technical leadership

Test planning

Communication

Formation

Master’s or PhD in plasma science or aerospace engineering

Outils

FEMM

Comsol

SolidWorks

Description du poste

About Exotrail

Born from a strong ambition to reach for the stars, Exotrail is a fast-growing scale-up founded in 2017. Its mission: to develop and commercialize propulsion systems for small satellites on a global scale.

We design products focused on impact, fast delivery, and continuous improvement. Inspired by the digital world, we are firmly customer-oriented and driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.

We manage risks to push boundaries and achieve results that would not be possible within a traditional space model.

We deploy every necessary resource to support the development of our products, whether in propulsion or in-orbit services. Strengthened by an innovative mindset inherited from our early days, we are preparing to grow into an ambitious industrial company.

Job Description

We are looking for a Plasma Physics Expert at our Massy site, to support the rapid growth.

Attached to the R&D Team, you will be responsible for :

Main responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving technical documents, both generated internally and with suppliers and customers,
• Leading specific activities linked with research activities on plasma science.
• Help develop the technical expertise of the team through the writing of best practices and design guidelines.
• Be the reference to define test plans, validation strategies and technological roadmap on plasma science
• Identifying innovative technologies (material, manufacturing, product, …) or methodologies to be further studied
• Mobilising resources for exploration of innovative technologies and methodologies

Preferred Experience

• Education: Master’s or PhD (preferred) in plasma science, electric propulsion, materials science, aerospace engineering.
• Strong experience (> 10 yr) in plasma science and plasma thruster design, from concepts to design reviews and assembly and testing activities, including proficiency in designing tests for thruster assemblies
• Strong knowledge of the design of a complete propulsion system based on a plasma thruster
• Strong experience in thruster assembly test systems development, test preparation, data processing
• Strong experience in magnetics design tools (FEMM, Comsol)
• Experience with CAD software is preferred (Solidworks)
• Strong technical leadership in multi-team technical meetings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with colleagues and external stakeholders

About our recruitment process

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private backround.

We meet at least three times in order to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:

1. Interview with HR: You will learn more about the position and the culture
2. Technical Interview: Presentation of a case (prepared on previous experience, or from homework given be the Exotrail team), including CTO and/or R&D manager and other expert
3. Interview with the CTO