Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer — Space Systems

European Space Agency; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands, seeks a Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join the Chemical Propulsion Section. You will provide expert technical support across project phases, focusing on MON/MMH and hydrazine engines, and contribute to technology development roadmaps and procurement evaluations.

You will report to the Head of Section, defining and managing R&D activities, and supporting laboratory work while guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with Space

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant domain with at least 10 years of professional experience.
• Background in chemical propulsion with MON/MMH or hydrazine engines.
• Experience in design, development and testing of propulsion systems.
• Experience with procurement activities for technology development and innovation.
• Knowledge of Space Engineering Standards and their implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support and consultancy to ESA projects in chemical propulsion.
• Participate in feasibility studies, reviews and evaluation of procurement proposals.
• Identify critical development problems and help resolve them.
• Define technology development requirements and work plans for ESA programmes.
• Initiate and manage R&D activities for long- and short-term needs.
• Foster new applications and multidisciplinary concepts in propulsion technologies.
• Support chemical propulsion laboratory activities as required.
• Monitor trends and maintain state-of-the-art expertise.

Skills

Advanced propulsion concepts

MON/MMH or hydrazine engine design

Propulsion system testing

Project support

Space Engineering Standards

Industrial coordination

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant domain with 10+ years experience

Job description

European Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands, seeks a Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join the Chemical Propulsion Section. You will provide expert technical support across project phases, focusing on MON/MMH and hydrazine engines, and contribute to technology development roadmaps and procurement evaluations.

You will report to the Head of Section, defining and managing R&D activities, and supporting laboratory work while guiding multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with Space