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The Exploration Company•Space Exploration

Fluid Systems Development Engineer

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

2d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

We are seeking a talented Fluid Systems Development Engineer to join the Storm engine project. This role involves translating engine-level requirements into fluid-system architectures, leading design decisions, and managing the development roadmap from concept to qualification.

We are seeking a talented Fluid Systems Development Engineer to join the Storm engine project. As a key member of our System Team, you will play a central role in developing key fluid systems of the engine.

Key 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.

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 developing propulsion fluid systems

  • Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and cryogenic fluids

  • Good knowledge of fluid components (check-valves, pressure regulators...)

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

  • Experience writing scripts in Python

  • Experience using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX is an asset)

  • (Optional) Experience with modelling and simulation tools is a plus (e.g. EcosimPro)

  • (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 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

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

  • We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Updated 2d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Fluid dynamics • 1+ yrs
Thermodynamics • 1+ yrs
Cryogenic fluids • 1+ yrs
Fluid components • 1+ yrs
Python • 1+ yrs
3D CAD software • 1+ yrs
Analysis • 1+ yrs
Problem-solving • 1+ yrs

Experience

2+ 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

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalLow • 4/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 7/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

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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Fluid Systems Development Engineer

Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Full Time