Propulsion Test Design Engineer (m/f/d) Verified today
Mission Brief
The Propulsion Test Design Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development and verification testing of liquid rocket engines and their subsystems. The role focuses on the design, performance, maintenance, and continuous improvement of propulsion test facilities and ground support equipment, while supporting test operations, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
Your Role in Our Space Mission
- Plan and execute maintenance, modifications, and upgrades of propulsion test facilities to support current and future test campaigns.
- Monitor, analyse, and improve the performance, reliability, and availability of facility systems through data analysis and troubleshooting.
- Design, build, and commission test benches, test equipment, and facility upgrades.
- Develop and improve procedures, risk assessments, and operational processes to ensure safe and efficient test operations.
- Perform fault investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on facility systems and test equipment.
- Support test preparations, commissioning, test execution, and anomaly resolution in collaboration with test engineers, operators, and technicians.
Qualification Checklist
- Relevant engineering qualification or engineering bachelor's or master's degree in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar.
- Hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, or high temperatures. Such experience can come from relevant positions held, internships, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities.
- Capable of designing fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realization and commissioning.
- Able to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus and concentration for long durations.
- Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary.
- Able to lift and carry 25kg.
- Fluent in English.
Bonus Skills
- Hands-on experience with fluid system and piping/tubing.
- Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Matlab, C, C#, Cobol).
- Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, explosive, or similar).
Benefits
- Employee Participation Program: Share in success through virtual company share program
- 30 days of vacation
- Subsidised lunch
- Relocation support with deductible expenses and subsidized temporary housing
- Transportation to/from work via company cars
- Wellness allowance: 5,000 SEK yearly for wellness activities
- Individual learning allowance granted after probation period
- Physical and mental well-being support via OpenUp with certified psychologists and lifestyle experts
About Isar Aerospace
Isar Aerospace is building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. The mission is to democratise space and use it for good to improve life on Earth now and for future generations. The company provides sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. Privately funded by world-leading technology investors, the team is made of driven and talented people with passion for space innovation.