Your Tasks

Support the development of liquid rocket engine feed lines based on real test data and development roadmap
Collaborate daily with Test, Manufacturing, analysis and Production teams
Investigate test anomalies and perform root cause analysis to improve performances
Ensure design documentation is correct and up to date
Create design specs for engine development (pressure cascade, performance numbers, etc.)
Understand the basics of turbomachinery, valve, thrust chamber and injector design
Use various testing, analysis, modelling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance
Interpret simulation results and incorporate learnings into CAD (Thermal, Structural, Flow, etc.)
Perform design, analysis and development engineering tasks for various propulsion systems
Own CAD of next gen engine inlet lines
Create test plans and analyse test results
Initiate and foster production of engines
Creation of medium to long term timelines for development of the engine’s subsystems

Your Qualifications

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering or related discipline
2+ years work experience in space propulsion systems
Demonstrated proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and pressurized components
Some experience in the design of liquid rocket engines, preferably feed lines and their bellows
Experienced in testing of bipropellant liquid engines
Experienced in interpreting P&IDs and a strong understanding of pressurized systems
Excellent knowledge of physics, engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Experienced in RPA, and Coolprop
Experience with Siemens NX and Rocketisp is a plus
Experience with Python and excel is a plus
Understanding of engineering technical drawings
Hands-on workshop experience is beneficial
Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
Self-independent, a structured way of working and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from 1 day per week home office
Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and special leave days
RFA Family: Join regular company and team events
Parking: Free parking for car and bike