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The Exploration Company•Space Exploration

Propulsion Functional Engineer

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-7 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

We are seeking a talented Propulsion Functional Engineer to join the Storm engine project. As a key member of our System Team, you will play a central role in defining the functional architecture of the Storm engine, ensuring seamless integration and correct interaction between subsystems to meet overall mission requirements.

As a Propulsion Functional Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Functional Engineering

  • Contribute to architecture trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments, as well as component selection and make-or-buy decisions

  • Contribute to the evaluation and optimization of the engine architecture and operating conditions

  • Develop and maintain functional performance models of the propulsion system using simulation frameworks such as EcosimPro and Python

Systems Engineering

  • Contribute to the definition and allocation of functional requirements for the engine and its subsystems

  • Contribute to FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to ensure that the system architecture meets reliability and safety targets

Testing & Model Validation

  • Contribute to the definition of demonstrator architectures and operating conditions

  • Analyse test data and use test results to validate and anchor system models

What we would love to see from you

  • Master's Degree or higher (or NZ and AUS "Bachelor with honors") in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience

  • Minimum 2 years of proven experience working with cryogenic propulsion systems

  • Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics

  • Basic knowledge of aerospace standards (e.g. ECSS, NASA guidelines)

  • Experience with modelling and simulation tools (e.g. EcosimPro) and/or experience writing scripts in Python

  • (Optional) Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes is an asset

Skills and Behaviors

  • Strong ability to work in close collaboration with others

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

  • Strong research skills and ability to infer useful information from partial or even contradictory sources

  • Drive towards excellence coupled with ability to work within time constraints

  • Proficiency in organization and prioritization of tasks

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Functional Engineering • 1+ yrs
Systems Engineering • 1+ yrs
Fluid Dynamics • 1+ yrs
Thermodynamics • 1+ yrs
EcosimPro • 1+ yrs
Python • 1+ yrs
FMEA • 1+ yrs
Problem-solving • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-7 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Engineering

Industries

Software & SaaS

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Relocation Assistance
Visa Sponsorship

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh • 8/10
physicalLow • 2/10
cognitiveHigh • 9/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 7/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The Exploration Company

Team size

Growing team

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

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Propulsion Functional Engineer

Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Full Time