Senior Valve Engineer: Technical Authority

Pangea Propulsion; Toulouse; Presencial; EUR 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pangea Propulsion in Toulouse leads cutting-edge valve development for space propulsion. We seek a senior valve engineer to act as the technical authority for valves, defining strategies, validating designs, and guiding supplier engagements in high‑pressure and cryogenic environments.

The role emphasizes strong ownership, hands-on delivery from concept to production, and mentoring engineers across disciplines to build a robust valve capability within the company.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8–10 years of valve or related fluid-control hardware experience.
• Hands-on delivery from concept to production for valve hardware.
• Experience with high-pressure, cryogenic, or hazardous fluids.
• Strong ownership and leadership of technical decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Act as technical reference for valves and roadmaps.
• Define internalisation strategy for valves and select concepts.
• Lead Nereus workstream for HTP-compatible solenoid valves.
• Own full product lifecycle from requirements to production.
• Develop valve sizing and dynamic models; assess performance and margins.
• Establish verification criteria and test plans.
• Ensure material and cleanliness controls for safety-critical hardware.
• Collaborate with suppliers and review proposals and deviations.
• Create internal standards and mentor engineers.

Conhecimentos

Valve architecture

Fluid mechanics

Actuation

Sealing technology

Materials compatibility

Qualification & testing

Failure analysis

Supplier management

System-level thinking

Safety-critical hardware

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Specialization in fluid systems / cryogenics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Pangea Propulsion in Toulouse leads cutting-edge valve development for space propulsion. We seek a senior valve engineer to act as the technical authority for valves, defining strategies, validating designs, and guiding supplier engagements in high‑pressure and cryogenic environments.

The role emphasizes strong ownership, hands-on delivery from concept to production, and mentoring engineers across disciplines to build a robust valve capability within the company.