Research Engineer - Innovation Team (M/F)

ThrustMe; Verrières-le-Buisson; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ThrustMe is seeking a Research Engineer (M/F) to design and run tests for propulsion system hardware in vacuum, and to qualify space hardware. This role sits in the Innovation Team, where you will tackle open-ended problems, build and test ideas, and use results to improve designs.

You will design and run tests to evaluate propulsion system performance and reliability under launch and space operation conditions, with measurements guiding design improvements and compliance demonstration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of research experience in industry or academia.
• Experience with vacuum technology and testing complex equipment under vacuum.
• Ability to read electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Practical skills in mechanical assembly, repair and debugging.
• Practical skills in instrumentation, measurement automation and data analysis.
• Proven ability to solve unfamiliar engineering problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and document development and qualification tests from system requirements.
• Develop test setups, select instrumentation and automate measurements.
• Prepare prototypes for testing and troubleshoot hardware with design engineers.
• Analyze test data and report results against requirements.
• Maintain vacuum facilities and test equipment, ensuring calibration.
• Collaborate with Product Team to transfer validated test methods into production.

Skills

Master’s degree in aerospace eng

3+ years research experience

Vacuum technology experience

Read schematics/drawings

Mechanical assembly/repair/debugging

Instrumentation, automation & data分析

Independent problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

COMSOL

ECSS or space testing standards familiarity

Job description

Your role:

ThrustMe is looking for a Research Engineer (M/F) with strong skills in developing test methods, running experiments in vacuum environent and qualifying space hardware.

This position is within the Innovation Team, where you will solve problems without established solutions, build and test your ideas, and use the results to improve designs. This requires creativity, sound engineering judgment and the ability to work independently when requirements are still evolving. This role suits an engineer who enjoys open-ended development. You will help define the approach to unfamiliar problems while following applicable engineering and test procedures.

You will design and run tests to evaluate propulsion system performance and reliability under the conditions of launch and space operation. Your measurements and failure investigations will guide design improvements and demonstrate compliance with requirements.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and document development and qualification tests, defining test conditions and pass/fail criteria from system requirements.
• Develop test setups, select instrumentation and automate measurements and data acquisition.
• Prepare prototypes for testing, investigate failures and troubleshoot hardware with design engineers.
• Analyze test data and measurement uncertainty, and report results against requirements.
• Maintain vacuum facilities and test equipment, and ensure instruments are calibrated and ready for use.
• Work with the Product Team to transfer validated test methods and results into production.

Skills and qualifications

Required skills and experience

• Master’s degree or equivalent in aerospace engineering or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry or academia experience with focus on research.
• Understanding vacuum technology and experience testing complex equipment under vacuum.
• Ability to read electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Practical skills in mechanical assembly, repair and debugging.
• Practical skills in instrumentation, measurement automation and data analysis.
• Evidence of independently solving unfamiliar engineering problems and taking responsibility for the outcome..

Useful additional experience

• Experience planning and conducting space hardware qualification campaigns, such as vibration, shock and thermal cycling tests.
• EMC testing or radiation testing of space hardware.
• Familiarity with ECSS or comparable space hardware testing standards.
• Engineering simulation tools such as COMSOL.
• Electronics, fluidics, chemistry or precision mechanisms.
• Transfer of development test methods into production.
• Personal engineering projects or other hands-on work that demonstrates curiosity and initiative.

How you work ?

You turn engineering questions into experiments and reliable test methods. You know relevant testing standards but can develop a sound approach when they do not cover a new design or operating condition. You know when to work independently and when to ask for input. You take responsibility for the quality and traceability of your results.

If you prefer more structured work on well-defined tasks, consider our other engineering vacancies at ThrustMe.