Propulsion Design Engineer

Arkadia Space

Castellon de la Plana, Spain

About the Position

The selected candidate will actively contribute to the development of the company’s portfolio of thrusters for the in-space sector, collaborating closely with key partners within Europe’s space ecosystem and being part of one of Europe’s most inspiring space programs. Furthermore, the candidate will engage in other propulsion-related development activities within Arkadia.

The role demands a high level of autonomy and responsibility, offering direct involvement throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concepts to testing, maintaining continuous contact with the hardware as part of an iterative maturation process.

What you'll be doing

Contribution to the development strategy of in-space thrusters;
Design and analysis at component and system levels;
Release of manufacturing drawings;
Identification and selection of manufacturing processes and techniques;
Management of environmental and qualification testing.

What you'll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering;
Relevant experience (>3 years) in the design and development of complex mechanical systems and components;
Solid background in mechanical design and analysis;
Experience in CAD modeling (Siemens NX);
Experience with FEA/CFD analysis (ANSYS);
Hands-on experience in AIT of mechanical systems;
Proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written, to effectively communicate in an international environment.

Nice to have

Relevant experience in the design and development of rocket engine components and systems;
Experience working in agile and fast paced teams, with tight deadlines and with a higher risk approach;
Fluent in Spanish.

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