Propulsion Test Engineer — HET & Vacuum Systems

Lynk Global; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 78 912 - 113 985; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lynk Global is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to test Hall Effect Thrusters and propulsion components on our satellites. You will understand propulsion systems in detail, operate them during test campaigns, and evaluate performance from test results.

The role emphasizes developing test plans, integrating hardware and electronics, and analyzing data with MATLAB/Excel while enabling automated, scalable testing for production environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience using Linux-based systems and programming in Rust, C++, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Must communicate well and work independently or in a team.

Responsabilités

• Develop and document HET test plans and procedures.
• Design, develop, specify, and maintain ground support hardware and software for HET testing including vacuum chambers, vacuum pumps, gas flow plumbing, high voltage power supplies, sensors, and data acquisition units.
• Integrate propulsion flight and ground support hardware (including electronics) as required for HET verification.
• Operate high-vacuum chambers and other support equipment for HET testing.
• Execute HET test plans, debug issues during functional, performance, and environmental testing.
• Analyze propulsion test data using Excel, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Develop automated testing and data collection tools for reliable, scalable production testing.

Connaissances

Rust

C++

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Communication skills

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Related field

Outils

Vacuum chambers

Data acquisition units

Ground support hardware

High voltage power supplies

Description du poste

Lynk Global is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to test Hall Effect Thrusters and propulsion components on our satellites. You will understand propulsion systems in detail, operate them during test campaigns, and evaluate performance from test results.

The role emphasizes developing test plans, integrating hardware and electronics, and analyzing data with MATLAB/Excel while enabling automated, scalable testing for production environments.