Aerospace Propulsion Engineer - Design & Test Innovator

TNO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 39,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

13th month bonus (8.33%)

Flex budget 5.58% + €180

Job summary

TNO is seeking an Aerospace Propulsion Engineer to join the Aerospace Propulsion team within the Department of Energetic Systems. The role involves design and analysis of propulsion components, from concept to prototype and performance evaluation, in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will develop test plans, participate in experiments at the Propulsion Test Facility, and present findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, (applied) physics, or related field.
• Strong interest in aerospace and defence; knowledge of aero-thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion and aerospace propulsion.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python; any exposure to propulsion systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse propulsion components and technologies (combustion chambers, air intakes, propellant and fuel formulations).
• Develop test plans and participate in tests at TNO’s Propulsion Test Facility, including data acquisition and post-test analyses.
• Present findings to stakeholders and contribute to research publications.

Skills

Aero-thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Design & analysis

Education

PhD or MSc in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, (applied) physics, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

TNO is seeking an Aerospace Propulsion Engineer to join the Aerospace Propulsion team within the Department of Energetic Systems. The role involves design and analysis of propulsion components, from concept to prototype and performance evaluation, in a multidisciplinary environment.

You will develop test plans, participate in experiments at the Propulsion Test Facility, and present findings to stakeholders.