Senior Propulsion Engineer

Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior Propulsion Engineer on behalf of a business in Germany.

\* Own small\-to\-medium propulsion projects from requirements definition to tested and production\-ready hardware.

\* Perform and review design and analysis covering relevant aspects of internal ballistics, grain geometry, performance, nozzles, structures, and motor cases.

\* Coordinate design, manufacture, assembly, instrumentation, static\-fire testing, post\-test analysis, and redesign.

\* Work with chemistry and manufacturing teams to select materials and propellant solutions that meet performance and production requirements.

\* Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, test plans, and analysis reports.

\* Support qualification, customer demonstrations, product ionisation, and the development of junior engineers.

\* A degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.

\* Professional experience in propulsion, aerospace hardware, experimental engineering, or a closely related field.

\* The ability to take ownership of a technical problem or project and carry it through to a working result.

\* Working knowledge of several propulsion disciplines, combined with strong engineering fundamentals.

\* Experience moving between computer\-based analysis and hands\-on work with hardware.

\* A proactive, self\-managing approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast\-moving team.

\* Direct experience designing, manufacturing, or testing solid rocket motors.

\* Propellant formulation, characterisation, or energetic materials.

\* Static\-fire testing and analysis of pressure, force, temperature, or other instrumentation data.

\* Vehicle\-level launch\-vehicle design, product ionisation, or qualification.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.