Turbopump Systems Lead Engineer - Space Propulsion

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company is seeking a Turbomachinery Lead Engineer for its Future Project division in Bordeaux, France. You will lead the turbomachinery development for a high-thrust liquid rocket engine, mentor engineers, and drive technical decisions across turbopumps, test stands, and related infrastructure.

You will collaborate with the Business Team on proposals and oversee validation tests to ensure performance and reliability, while managing supplier relationships and risk mitigation.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Proven experience leading projects from early design through hardware qualification.
• Strong understanding of liquid-propellant rocket systems and engines as integrated platforms.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and mechanical design.
• Some understanding of rotordynamics and machine dynamics.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and constraints in aerospace.
• Proven experience managing external suppliers.
• Fluent in English; German is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of engineers and mentor staff with diverse expertise and seniority.
• Oversee development and turbomachinery for a high-thrust liquid rocket engine, including planning and reviews.
• Make technical decisions for turbopump development and associated test stands and manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Business Team on proposal preparation.
• Oversee tests to validate turbopump performance and reliability.
• Identify and collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.
• Anticipate risks in turbopumps development and propose mitigations.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Organization

Space enthusiasm

Team leadership

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering background

Jobbeschreibung

The Exploration Company is seeking a Turbomachinery Lead Engineer for its Future Project division in Bordeaux, France. You will lead the turbomachinery development for a high-thrust liquid rocket engine, mentor engineers, and drive technical decisions across turbopumps, test stands, and related infrastructure.

You will collaborate with the Business Team on proposals and oversee validation tests to ensure performance and reliability, while managing supplier relationships and risk mitigation.