Turbomachinery Engineer (Propulsion)

Turbomachinery Engineer (Propulsion)

Sidereus Space Dynamics

Turin, Italy

We are seeking a propulsion design engineer to join our Propulsion team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development of our advanced liquid rocket propulsion system, with a specific focus on turbomachinery design. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge propulsion systems and contribute to groundbreaking space missions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in turbomachinery system design.
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and combustion processes.
• Advanced skills in MATLAB environment.
• Proficiency in CFD, predominantly OpenFOAM and Ansys Fluent.
• Experience with commercial FEA software.
• Experience with CAD software and design tools (Autodesk Fusion 360 preferred).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Advanced proficiency in technical English, both written and spoken.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own critical components and be responsible for design, analysis, test specifications and optimization of turbomachinery components for MR5, our Kero-Lox liquid rocket engine.
• Conduct detailed performance and fluid dynamical analyses to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs and assemblies with overall propulsion system.
• Document design processes, analysis results, and test findings comprehensively.
• Utilize computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and other simulation tools to validate performance.
• Testing:
  • Define test campaign requirements to assess performance and reliability of the system.
  • Review test report and advance the design process accordingly.
• Manufacturing:
  • Support manufacturing of turbomachinery components to identify critical capabilities and main requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to components manufacturing.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in propulsion technology.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with liquid rocket engine development and testing.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing techniques applied to turbomachinery components.
• Knowledge of cryogenic propellants and their handling.
• Experience with test facility operations and instrumentation.