Our client are seeking a Chemical Propulsion Engineer with proven ability in space Propulsion systems design and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Take responsibility for the chemical propulsion equipment selected for the subsystem, i.e monopropellant/bi-propellant thrusters, liquid propellant tanks, fluidic components and technical follow-up with suppliers for the equipment qualification and procurement.
• Provide technical input to the design and development of new chemical propulsion subsystems for satellites/product lines. This will include, but not be limited to:
• Managing the technical requirements specification (URD) for chemical propulsion equipment and interface with the equipment supplier/s
• Evaluating supplier proposal reviews in TEBs and supporting propulsion equipment definition and selection;
• Preparing technical documentation for the solution through the different project life cycle milestones & reviews (PDR, CDR, QR etc)
• Interpreting mission/customer specific and generic system level requirements and establishing baseline technical requirements for the propulsion subsystem
• Support to propulsion subsystem fluidic analyses and preparation of analysis reports for subsystem PDR/CDR data packs
• Prepare AIT plans and test requirements for the subsystem.
• Perform subsystem engineering tasks with support from technical experts in other disciplines (eg Mechanical, thermal, AOCS)
• Perform ad-hoc additional duties that will arise from time to time that are consistent with the nature of this position

KEY SKILLS / PROVEN ABILITY

• Proven ability associated with Space Engineering (such as aerospace/astronautics/mechanical engineering)
• Demonstrated knowledge of state of the art chemical thrusters and associated subsystem architecture (primarily monopropellant hydrazine and bipropellants MON/MMH).
• Proven ability in design of subsystems using low toxicity or 'Green' alternative propellants, such as HTP, ADN or HAN would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated knowledge in space projects at different stages of the lifecycle from Phase 0/A to Phase D/E.
• Collaborating in a multi-discipline and international team environment
• Proven ability and proficiency in mathematical tools such as Excel/MATLAB.
• Good working knowledge of the thermodynamic properties of liquid propellants and pressurant gasses.

DESIRABLE SKILLS / ABILITY:

• Previous design and test of in-space chemical thrusters, liquid rocket engines or subsystems
• Systems engineering knowledge - across the "Systems V" - to achieve critical project outcomes to time, cost and quality;
• Good communication and influencing skills to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders;
• While specific knowledge of the French and Italian languages is not a prerequisite for this position it would be advantageous to facilitate activities across the organisation.