Electric Propulsion Engineer
ThrustMe
Paris, France
As Electric Propulsion Engineer at ThrustMe, you will play an integral role in the development of next-generation electric propulsion systems for small satellites. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians to design, analyse, test, and integrate high-performance propulsion systems. By joining the Product Development Team, you will be at the interface between cutting edge research and mass production, turning novel concepts into flight-ready systems.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of advanced gridded ion or Hall thruster based propulsion systems.
- Conduct performance, lifetime, and reliability analyses for EP systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Model plasma phenomena by theory and simulation.
- Develop and execute test plans to validate the performance of EP systems.
- Support the continuous improvement of existing propulsion technologies by identifying areas for optimization and developing innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers and physicists in the development and industrialization of ground-breaking products.
- Regularly reporting to the Head of Product Development.
Required skills and qualifications
- Masters or PhD degree in aerospace engineering or plasma physics.
- 2+ years experience with ion or Hall thrusters required, 5+ year is a strong asset.
- Deep understanding of the functioning of electric propulsion systems, and of the disciplines involved.
- Experience planning and conducting tests with electric propulsion systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards applicable to satellite electric propulsion systems.
- Proficiency in simulation tools and methodologies related to electric propulsion is a strong asset.
- Communicates in English fluently.
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