Valves Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and develop cryogenic valves for rocket engine applications.
• Conduct engineering analyses, including fluid dynamics, structural integrity, and thermal performance assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate valves systems into overall engine architectures.
• Evaluate and select the appropriate valve actuation mode (pneumatic vs. electric) based on performance requirements, operational parameters, and environmental constraints.
• Design valve actuation systems, including pneumatic or electric actuators, solenoids, and control circuits, to achieve optimal valve performance.
• Optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability of valves designs through iterative modeling and testing.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities, providing technical expertise and troubleshooting as needed.
• Manage subcontractors involved in specific design and manufacturing aspects, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and cost control.
• Participate in design reviews, project planning, and documentation of design iterations and improvements.

What we would love to see from you

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (Masters or PhD) preferred.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in valves design in cryogenic environments.
• Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes relevant to cryogenic applications.
• Experience with pneumatic and/or electric actuation systems, including knowledge of pneumatic control systems and electric motor control.
• Experience with materials selection for cryogenic applications and knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes.
• Experience performing valves mechanical analyses (structural and modal).
• Knowledge of valves assembly procedures, including interference fits, clearance checks, structural proofing, and leak checks.
• Experience using CAD to design parts/assemblies is an asset.
• Fluent in English. Italian is an asset.

• 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?