Propulsion Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Arbeitgeber: Rocket Factory Augsburg AG

## Your Tasks

- Support the development of liquid rocket engine feed lines based on real test data and development roadmap
- Collaborate daily with Test, Manufacturing, analysis and Production teams
- Investigate test anomalies and perform root cause analysis to improve performances
- Ensure design documentation is correct and up to date
- Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers, etc.)
- Understand the basics of turbomachinery, valve, thrust chamber and injector design
- Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance
- Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow, etc.)
- Perform design, analysis and development engineering tasks for various propulsion systems
- Own CAD of next gen engine inlet lines
- Create test plans and analyse test results
- Initiate and foster production of engines
- Creation of medium to long term timelines for development of the engine’s subsystems

## Your Qualifications

- Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering or related discipline
- 2+ years work experience in space propulsion systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and pressurized components
- Some experience in the design of liquid rocket engines, preferably feed lines and their bellows
- Experienced in testing of bipropellant liquid engines
- Experienced in interpreting P&IDs and a strong understanding of pressurized systems
- Excellent knowledge of physics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes
- Experienced in RPA, and Coolprop
- Experience with Siemens NX and Rocketisp is a plus
- Experience with Python and excel is a plus
- Understanding of engineering technical drawings
- Hands-on workshop experience is beneficial
- Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
- Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

## We offer

- Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
- Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
- Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
- Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
- Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
- RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
- Parking: Free parking for car and bike