Propulsion Fluid Systems Engineer: Design, Analysis & V&V

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Exploration Company in Bordeaux is seeking a System Functional Engineer to mature propulsion fluid system design and performance models from preliminary to detailed design, driving architecture trades, verification, and requirements.

You will lead analyses with EcosimPro and Python, develop V&V plans, and contribute to system architecture, ground platforms, and flight simulations, while collaborating with cross‑discipline teams in a dynamic space tech environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s and/or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience with 0D - 1D fluid simulation tools (model development and analyses) – e.g., EcosimPro, Amesim.
• Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and compressible flow.
• Experience with storable propulsion system is a plus.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian, German or French are an asset.

Responsabilités

• Mature the propulsion fluid system from detailed design to qualification by leading the functional analysis of the assembly.
• Lead your own analysis tasks using advanced simulation tools, and provide outputs to other fluid analysts and functional engineers in selecting appropriate methodologies, assumptions, and data processing methods.
• Ensure functional analysis outputs feed directly into design maturity, keeping the fluid system design compliant and traceable as it advances toward detailed design.
• Contribute to the evaluation and optimization of propulsion system concepts in terms of performance, mass, operations, cost, and reliability/safety.
• Support development and qualification ground platform designs.
• Contribute to ground platforms and flight simulations, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain functional performance models of propulsive systems using simulation frameworks such as EcosimPro and Python-based codes.
• Validate and anchor models against available test data.
• Plan and execute the V&V plan for the fluid subsystem, including analysis and test campaigns to verify subsystem performance and requirements compliance.
• Contribute to FMEA to ensure the system architecture aligns with reliability and safety targets.
• Support the Concept of Operations of the Functional Propulsion System in accordance with engine needs and constraints.
• Contribute to functional requirements for subsystems such as valves, and tanks based on propulsion system analyses.

Connaissances

Fluid simulation tools

Collaborative mindset

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Formation

Master’s or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Outils

EcosimPro

Amesim

Description du poste

The Exploration Company in Bordeaux is seeking a System Functional Engineer to mature propulsion fluid system design and performance models from preliminary to detailed design, driving architecture trades, verification, and requirements.

You will lead analyses with EcosimPro and Python, develop V&V plans, and contribute to system architecture, ground platforms, and flight simulations, while collaborating with cross‑discipline teams in a dynamic space tech environment.