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Test Engineer for Space Propulsion

Wiener Neustadt, Austria, ENPULSION [E-TEFSP]

Field(s) of expertise
Space Systems Engineering Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Job type
Permanent
Education
Bachelor
Deadline
Closed

About this job

ENPULSION GmbH is a Space Tech company based in Austria. Founded in 2016, it has quickly become a dominant player in the Space Industry selling one of the most advanced propulsion solutions for SmallSats to a large number of worldwide satellite platform integrators. The unique, modular solution we offer brings high performance at low cost to satellite manufacturers, fostering the democratization of space and enabling the exploration and exploitation of the solar system, positioning ENPULSION at the very heart of the NewSpace Area.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibility will be to perform acceptance tests of space propulsion flight hardware with an option to develop into in-orbit operations support of space missions.

  • Being part of our outstanding production team specifically the acceptance test team.
  • Testing of electric space propulsion systems and testing of development and flight hardware.
  • Working with vacuum systems for testing.
  • Document and analyze thruster behavior and telemetry and derive operation instructions.
  • Work in an agile environment and collaborate with product managers and the engineering team to conduct development tests.
  • Option for career development into customer support for in-space missions.

Profile

Your Requirements:

  • Academic education in Physics or equivalent. An understanding of and experience in the space or aerospace industry is an advantage.
  • Knowledge in plasma physics or space environment.
  • Experience with laboratory testing.
  • Experience with vacuum systems and/or in-orbit operations is an advantage.

We look for a proactive, diligent, disciplined, motivated person with the ability to handle complex situations and devise solving strategies. An in-depth understanding of the English language is a must. Knowledge in Python is desirable.

What we offer: We are a young and international team with a passion for what we do. Our offices are a fun, friendly environment where your ideas and opinions are encouraged to be shared. We are a fast-paced company that is still growing, so you would have the chance to decide in which area you would like to specialize.

The job offer includes training by FOTEC’s highly skilled specialists in the field of thruster PPU development.

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