Propulsion Feed System Engineer - Spacecraft Propellant

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Exploration Company in Bordeaux seeks a senior propulsion systems engineer to own the functional architecture and performance of the feed system for a MON3-MMH propellant system. You will ensure propellant delivery meets specs from ground fill to operation and recovery, interfacing with design, test and operations across the vehicle lifecycle.

You will model fluid networks, perform system sizing and simulations, verify compliance, lead verification and testing, and support integration

Qualifications

• Master’s and/or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience with python and 0D - 1D fluid simulation tools (model development and analyses) - (e.g., EcosimPro or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in propulsion system design for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or space capsules, with direct exposure to liquid propulsion architectures.
• Proven experience in version control systems and tools (e.g., Git or SVN).
• Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and compressible flow.
• Experience with storable propulsion system is a plus.
• Fluency in English; German or French are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain the functional architecture of the feed system including propellant tanks, lines, valves, filters, thrusters and instrumentation.
• Perform system-level sizing, sensitivity analyses and functional simulations.
• Lead functional and performance verification: cold-flow, functional and hot-fire tests from component to assembly level.
• Correlate test data against predictive models and update margins/requirements accordingly.
• Interface across design, test, and operations functions throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Autonomous work style

Collaborative mindset

Multitasking

Excellent organization

Effective communication

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Outils

Python

Git

SVN

0D-1D fluid simulation tools

EcosimPro

Description du poste

The Exploration Company in Bordeaux seeks a senior propulsion systems engineer to own the functional architecture and performance of the feed system for a MON3-MMH propellant system. You will ensure propellant delivery meets specs from ground fill to operation and recovery, interfacing with design, test and operations across the vehicle lifecycle.

You will model fluid networks, perform system sizing and simulations, verify compliance, lead verification and testing, and support integration