Propulsion Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform tests of propulsion system and components with the support of the propulsion design team
• Define test article and test bench setup, procedures and sequences, manage red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns 
• Enforce safety policies during test planning, operations and lead risk assessment analysis and associated mitigation actions 
• Plan and optimize checkout, processing, testing and post-test operations in close cooperation with the test bench engineer 
• Perform troubleshooting to resolve hardware and test operations issues 
• Work hand in hand with the MAIT teams to complete integration, installation, and checkout of the test article 
• Contribute to the long-term V&V test plan against system requirements by optimizing all test objectives during development and qualification phases 

What we would love to see from you

• Master’s degree in aerospace or related engineering field with 1+ years of current design experience 
• Familiarity with thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, thermomechanics, and control systems principles 
• Experience of integrating and safely operating complex fluid systems, including high-pressure gas, storable propellants, flammables.
• Familiarity with data/control systems, specifically data acquisition hardware, and control software 
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary troubleshooting 

• Ability to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team 
• Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks 
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done 
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business 

Why you should join us

• 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?