Do you want to be part of the space future? As support to a European space company we are looking for a Satellite Propulsion Engineer

Activities

Our customer is a European leader in exciting and technologically sophisticated projects in the areas of space systems and security applications. You will be working on-site for the prestigious Galileo project as a Propulsion Engineer, responsible for the following activities:

• Layout, analysis and construction of propulsion systems for satellite applications
• Specification and procurement of the components for propulsion systems (engine, tanks, pressure control unit, valves, etc.)
• Support to satellite projects concerning accommodation, integration, test and operation of propulsion systems from proposal to operations phase
• Layout of the interfaces to satellite structure, thermal system, electronics and software
• Selection and support of suppliers and sub-contractors

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Physics or similar
• Several years of professional experience in the space business
• Knowledge/experience in satellites techniques as well as propulsion systems, attitude control, orbit analysis
• Experience in mission analysis tools, ideally STK, is advantageous.
• You are able to work in a big international project team, communicative, flexible and can work independently
• Fluency in English language is mandatory, German is highly advantageous.

Starting date: March/April 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter

An exciting international working environment in a highly innovative team awaits you. You will benefit from focused training and personal development bundled with a competitive salary.

Please note: Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a
European Union state or if you already hold a work permit for Germany.

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration. We open the door to working directly on-site with our principal customers in the space sector who rank amongst the top 25 engineering employers in Europe: EADS and the European Space Agency.