System Engineer

Nammo Group; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

International environment

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive benefits

Knowledge sharing culture

Job summary

The role combines hands-on leadership, rigorous system engineering discipline and cross-functional collaboration in a demanding aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field with a strong technical background.
• Experience with propulsion components, systems, testing and integration.
• Exposure to ECSS standards and ESA review processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the technical authority on system aspects and provide interdisciplinary oversight.
• Prepare, review and present technical documentation to customers and teams.
• Supervise engineering activities and supplier work; ensure alignment with standards.
• Translate requirements into subsystem specifications and system validation plans.
• Drive change proposals, deviations and customer feedback through validation.

Skills

System engineering

Technical leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Requirements tracing

Education

MSc/PhD in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, mechanics, aerospace engineering, materials science or systems engineering

BSc or relevant background may be considered

Job description

Nammo is a recognized actor of the European space market with products and development spanning a wide range of chemical propulsion systems sizes. We have operations in Norway, UK and Ireland for development and production of space propulsion systems as well as fluidic and mechanical components for in-space propulsion systems and launchers. Nammo Raufoss (Norway) is a company undergoing significant growth, and in the Aerospace Propulsion R&D department we are seeking more talented engineers to fill the role as systems engineer/technical responsible in our space development programs.

For our space projects, we are looking for engineers to lead and coordinate the technical work to be performed. This program involves both system and component level activities, including tank, thrusters, valves and tubing with both in-house development and supplier follow-up. The role combines hands‑on technical leadership, system engineering discipline, and cross‑functional coordination in a highly demanding aerospace environment.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Be the technical authority on technical aspects and have interdisciplinary overview
• Prepare, review and present technical documentation to customers and others
• Follow up and technically supervise engineering activities performed internally and by suppliers, ensuring alignment with project and industry standards and requirements
• Understand performance and system flow down requirements and their impact on propulsion system design
• Manage change proposals, deviations and customer feedback throughout the validation process
• Ensure system validation through analysis and testing plans to verify and validate requirements
• Work systematically with requirements and technical specifications and derive subsystem technical specifications
• Follow the products through development, qualification and serial production
• Work with customers and suppliers both in Norway and abroad

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD within physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, mechanics, aerospace engineering, materials science, systems engineering or similar. BSc or other relevant technical background may be considered.
• Experience from development, manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing of propulsion components and systems is a strong advantage
• Experience from space projects development life-cycle and ESA (European Space Agency) review processes based on ECSS, documentation structure and standards is desired

Personal skills:

Dedication, precision and care are Nammo’s values that guides us to perform to the best of our ability. To be successful in the position it is important to show:

• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be a team player
• Decisiveness and proactivity in recommending solutions based on technical assessments
• Capability to take initiative in complex technical environments, and progress in situations with incomplete or evolving priorities
• Strong dedication and interest to Nammo’s business and products
• Proficiency in English and preferably Norwegian. Note that the project working language is English, but Norwegian is still commonly spoken in the office and in internal communications.

We offer:

• A dynamic and international environment in continuous growth
• Good opportunities for further learning and development
• A work environment where knowledge sharing and teambuilding are part of our culture
• A safe and secure workplace with competitive benefits
• Flexible working arrangements