Senior Propulsion Engineer Verified today
ReOrbit is seeking a Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer to lead propulsion system development for our Small Satcom project. You will join an experienced team working to shrink GEO satellite size and cost while maintaining performance and mission life.
This role is based in Helsinki, Finland or Bengaluru, India.
What you will do
- Analyse mission requirements and define propulsion operation modes for all mission phases (orbit raising, GEO station keeping)
- Conduct EPS trade-off analysis and define subsystem architecture
- Evaluate thruster layout and configuration options
- Assess thruster pointing mechanism alternatives (gimbals, arms) and implementation constraints
- Specify EPS requirements based on system analysis
- Develop propellant budget and allocation strategies for GEO operations
- Create tools to estimate maneuvers and fuel allocation
- Analyse interfaces across mechanical, thermal, electrical and system levels
- Contact vendors, select components, and review supplier specifications and test results
- Plan and oversee manufacturing, assembly, integration and test activities
- Document EPS subsystem architecture, analysis and component selections
- Develop subsystem assembly, integration and test plans
What you bring
- Minimum 10 years in propulsion engineering or related disciplines (mechanical, mechatronics) in the GEO space industry
- Professional experience with electrical propulsion subsystems
- Proven experience on GEO communication satellite projects including operations
- Ability to analyse data, derive conclusions and manage design documentation
- Experience reviewing and approving design changes
- Comfortable working with external vendors and consortium partners
- Strong collaborative teamwork skills
About ReOrbit
ReOrbit builds software-defined satellites for next-generation space applications. We design intelligent, interconnected platforms with flexible software-first architecture. Our team of software engineers and system architects develops in-house software and integrates best-in-class hardware components. We are headquartered in Helsinki with offices in Bristol, Bariloche and Bengaluru.
Working here
We foster an inclusive, dynamic environment where innovation, humility and curiosity drive our work. We offer lunch vouchers, occupational health care, additional health insurance, team events, and relocation support for integration into Finnish society.
Security clearance may be required for this position in accordance with applicable law and company policy.