Propulsion Design Engineer

2 months ago


København, Denmark Orbex Space Full time

Orbex is looking for a Propulsion Design Engineer with experience in thrust chambers, gas generators, igniters & thrusters for rocketry applications.


Your role will focus on the preliminary and detailed mechanical design of propulsion systems, working with analysis to improve designs, owning the product end to end, from designing to testing and iterating for flight-ready hardware.


Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle launching from Space Hub Sutherland. We are well-placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m of project financing secured, customers signed up, and backing from UKSA and ESA.


We are rapidly growing with staff in Forres, Scotland, and Copenhagen, Denmark, working on cutting-edge rocket fuel technology to reduce carbon footprint and innovate in propulsion and tank structures. State-of-the-art re-flight and separation mechanisms ensure technology recovery and debris-free orbits.


The Position

  • Design, development, and AIT activities on launch vehicle propulsion systems
  • Support testing, physical modeling, supplier liaison, assembly procedures development, and documentation preparation

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of industry experience in propulsion development
  • Experience in full development process, liquid or hybrid rocket engine propulsion, CAD design, manufacturing techniques, GD&T, DFM, DFA, and MS Office
  • Strong communication skills in English

Desired Qualifications and Experience

  • Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • Experience in cryogenic fluids, turbo-machinery, hands-on testing, programming tools, rocket engine modeling, numerical simulation tools, ERP or PLM software

Personality

  • Self-starter mentality with good leadership qualities
  • Flexible and dedicated mindset

Location

This role is based in Copenhagen at Orbex's Danish site, with travel to Scotland

Security

Must be a UK or European citizen or from an MTCR convention signatory country

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, enhanced vacation policy, equity stake, group life insurance
  • On-site role in Copenhagen, visa sponsorship, relocation assistance
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