Propulsion Fluid Systems Engineer: Space Engine Lead

The Exploration Company GmbH; Delaware; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company in Delaware seeks a Fluid Systems Development Engineer to advance propulsion fluid systems for the Storm engine project. You will translate requirements into robust designs and drive development from concept to qualification.

You will lead trade studies, manage roadmaps for sub-assemblies, and validate designs with tests, while collaborating across teams. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of German or French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of proven experience developing propulsion fluid systems.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and cryogenic fluids.
• Good knowledge of fluid components (check-valves, pressure regulators).
• Fluency in English; proficiency in German or French is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of aerospace standards (ECSS, NASA guidelines).
• Experience writing scripts in Python.
• Experience using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX is an asset).

Responsibilities

• Translate engine-level functional and performance requirements into fluid-system requirements, architectures, and development priorities.
• Lead architecture trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments to support robust design decisions.
• Define and manage the development roadmap for fluid-system sub-assemblies, from concept through maturation and qualification.
• Lead the design of fluid systems and the selection, development, and integration of their components, including make-or-buy decisions.
• Define and manage the verification and validation strategy, including requirements, test specifications, acceptance criteria, and evidence of compliance.
• Design and specify the pneumatic equipment required to support demonstrator test campaigns and test-article operations.
• Analyse test data to assess system performance, identify discrepancies, and validate and anchor fluid-system models.
• Feed test results and lessons learned back into system design, requirements, and future development activities.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Python scripting

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor with honors or substantial relevant experience

Tools

Siemens NX

EcosimPro

Job description

The Exploration Company in Delaware seeks a Fluid Systems Development Engineer to advance propulsion fluid systems for the Storm engine project. You will translate requirements into robust designs and drive development from concept to qualification.

You will lead trade studies, manage roadmaps for sub-assemblies, and validate designs with tests, while collaborating across teams. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of German or French is a plus.