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

Activities

Our customer is a European leader in exciting and technologically sophisticated projects in the areas of space transportation and satellites. You will be working on-site as a Propulsion Engineer, working on prestigious space projects like the Ariane 5 new upper stage development. You will especially be responsible for the following activities:

• Support to stage system development activities related to stage, engine and fluid control equipment (FCE)
• Support of propulsion system activities considering the technical coherence with the stage system
• Support to interface documentation
• Establishment of stage system specification and contribution to establishment of subsystem specification, especially for engine and functional propulsion
• Performance of concept studies for new and innovative propulsion systems
• Performance of engineering analysis of existing propulsion systems and application of these models for functional analysis
• Establishment of mathematical models of stage propulsion systems and application of these models for functional analysis
• Hydraulic and fluid dynamic analysis and characterization of FCE
• Analysis of fuelling and pressurization of complex of mono or bi-propellant syst.

Skills

• University degree in any relevant subject
• Several years of experience in space environment and in propulsion engineering
• Experience in propulsion system engineering, mathematical modelling of propulsion systems and components, CFD experience, analyses of propulsion systems, experience with development of engines and propulsion system equipment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Fluency in English is mandatory, the knowledge of German and/or French would be an asset

Starting date: November 2009 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.

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.