AIT Propulsion Engineer

The Exploration Company
Munich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityEducation: mastersSkills: ["Organized","Rigorous","Hands-on approach","Problem-solving","Team spirit","Communicate at all levels","Prioritization"]

Support assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion-related hardware for a modular, reusable space orbital vehicle. Manage integration preparation and functional qualification for propulsion systems, coordinate test campaigns on mechanical components, procure AIT tools and FGSE, and plan procedures and schedules. Work closely with the design team, run assembly/integration/testing operations, execute functional tests (e.g., TVAC and hydrostatic), and document results to drive continuous improvement.

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AIT Propulsion Engineer

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Job Summary

Support assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion-related hardware for a modular, reusable space orbital vehicle. Manage integration preparation and functional qualification for propulsion systems, coordinate test campaigns on mechanical components, procure AIT tools and FGSE, and plan procedures and schedules. Work closely with the design team, run assembly/integration/testing operations, execute functional tests (e.g., TVAC and hydrostatic), and document results to drive continuous improvement.
Location: Munich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage preparation of equipment integration and functional tests for the PQM and then the FM.
  • •Run qualification campaigns on mechanical propulsion components.
  • •Procure tools, FGSE, and test setups required for AIT operations.
  • •Plan integration procedures and schedules, and coordinate with the design team to ease integration and test.
  • •Run assembly, integration, and testing operations and execute functional component tests; document results and drive continuous improvement.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:RelocationVisa Sponsorship

Key Requirements

  • •Successful completion of an Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science/propulsion or equivalent.
  • •Understanding of liquid propulsion systems.
  • •Hands-on capability for mechanical assembly/integration and potentially small tool or GSE design.
  • •Electrical aptitude for test work, including data acquisition for sensors and simple Python scripting.
  • •Organized, rigorous, inventive problem-solver with strong team spirit.
Experience:AerospaceSpace transportationLiquid propulsion
Education:Master's in mechanical science / propulsion
Skills:OrganizedRigorousHands-on approachProblem-solvingTeam spiritCommunicate at all levelsPrioritization
Tech Stack:PythonTVACHydrostatic testsData acquisitionFGSE

Company Brief

The Exploration Company
Designs and develops reusable crewed and cargo spacecraft for low Earth orbit missions. The company builds orbital transfer and return vehicles to enable routine transportation, research, and commercial services in space.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2018
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