Future Projects Propulsion System Engineer - Launch Systems

The Exploration Company • Germany

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AI Summary

Design and develop propulsion system architectures for next-generation space transportation solutions. Lead technical investigations, define system requirements, and drive projects from concept to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to mature critical aerospace technologies.

Key Highlights

Lead propulsion system architecture definition for future space transportation projects

Drive technical investigations and trade-offs at system and subsystem levels

Collaborate with engineering teams and external partners to mature propulsion technologies

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Key Responsibilities

Define propulsion system architectures for future space transportation projects within launcher programs

Perform trade-offs and technical investigations at system and subsystem levels

Define system-level requirements and ensure flow down and consistency of lower-level requirements

Create and maintain the functional and product breakdown of the propulsion system

Define and maintain technical budgets (mass, propellant, inert gas, power, etc.)

Contribute to development, verification & validation (V&V), and industrialization plans

Contribute to MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing) concept trade-offs

Coordinate co-engineering sessions with external partners (agenda, priorities, decisions, MoM, action tracking)

Own propulsion-specific future projects, work packages, and bids within launcher programs

Support commercial and program teams in writing and negotiating proposals for future projects

Coordinate datapack definition and delivery, RIDs management, and day-to-day work with subcontractors

Technical Skills Required

Propulsion Systems Engineering Systems Engineering Python

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

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Nice to Have

Experience with EcosimPro or comparable analysis tools

Hands-on operational experience in propulsion testing or launch

Fluent in German, French, or Italian

Knowledge of Fortran or MATLAB

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.Our Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and pre-developing new technologies, products and programs.We want you as a talented propulsion system engineer to help us conceptualize new launch and space trasportation solutions, to mature critical technologies and drive the projects towards implementation stage. You will be part of the Launch Systems Team in the Future Programs Department, and will report to the Lead Launcher Programs.Key Responsibilities

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