Propulsion Test Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

The Propulsion Test Design Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development and verification testing of liquid rocket engines and their subsystems. The role focuses on the design, performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of propulsion test facilities and ground support equipment, while supporting test operations, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Plan and execute maintenance, modifications, and upgrades of propulsion test facilities to support current and future test campaigns.
• Monitor, analyse, and improve the performance, reliability, and availability of facility systems through data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Design, build, and commission test benches, test equipment, and facility upgrades.
• Develop and improve procedures, risk assessments, and operational processes to ensure safe and efficient test operations.
• Perform fault investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on facility systems and test equipment.
• Support test preparations, commissioning, test execution, and anomaly resolution in collaboration with test engineers, operators, and technicians.

Qualification Checklist

• Relevant engineering qualification or engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar
• Hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, or high temperatures. Such experience can come from either relevant positions held, or internships, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities
• Capable of designing fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realization and commissioning
• Able to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus and concentration for long durations
• Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary
• Able to lift and carry 25kg
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Hands-on experience with fluid system and piping/tubing
• Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Matlab, C, C#, Cobol...)
• Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, explosive, or similar)