Group Lead – Fluid System Engineer (m/f/d)

The Fluid & Propulsion Systems Department is responsible for the development of the launcher’s main engines, auxiliary propulsion, onboard fluid systems, as well as ground and test facilities fluid systems.

Within this department, the Fluid Systems team specifically focuses on:

• Designing fluid systems based on functional needs, system architecture, and fluid selection for all company fluid systems (launcher, ground, and test facilities).
• Choosing the appropriate components to meet the functional requirements.
• Modeling system behavior to validate design choices.
• Defining operation procedures for the fluid systems.
• Ensuring safety and reliability across all designed systems.
• Analyzing test results to verify system behavior and performance.
• Optimizing existing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

As a Group Lead – Fluid System Engineer, you will play a dual role, combining technical expertise and managerial leadership. While actively contributing to the design and development of the launcher’s fluid systems, you will also be responsible for leading and structuring a team of 8 full-time engineers, ensuring efficient project execution, resource management, and talent development.

Technical leadership and coordination

• Oversee the design, development, and optimization of fluid systems for the launcher, ground, and test facilities.
• Ensure that system functional needs, architecture, fluid selection, and component choices align with performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Guide the team in system modeling, test analysis, and optimization to improve efficiency and robustness.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other engineering teams, integrating fluid systems within the overall vehicle architecture.
• Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmaps, in collaboration with the Department Head.

Team management

• Lead, support, and mentor a team of engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, technical efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Define human and budgetary resource needs, in alignment with the Team Lead and company priorities.
• Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development discussions, in coordination with HR.
• Support the team’s skills development by identifying relevant training opportunities.
• Oversee team well-being and engagement, including team-building initiatives and fostering a positive work environment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or energy engineering (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the aerospace, chemical, or energy industry (or similar), including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
• Strong expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system modeling.
• Knowledge of valves, pressure regulators, and industrial piping is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with modeling software (EcoSim), CAD tools (NX, Catia), CFD tools (Fluent, Star CCM+), and programming languages (Python, Matlab, Fortran) is highly appreciated.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Fluent in English (French is a plus).

At Latitude, our success is powered by people and then technology. Collaboration and trust are the keys.

This is why we ensure to have an inclusive workplace, accessible by everyone and supervised by a pro-active works council.

We provide :

• Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
• Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)

Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to careers@latitude.eu, you enter in our hiring process

• We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches with your aspirations;
• You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future team leader, and our CEO or COO;
• We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your expectations with your potential role;
• You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their profile and a nursery for your children.