Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer

HyImpulse Technologies

Glasgow, United Kingdom

HyImpulse is now looking for an experienced Systems Engineers to accelerate progress on our launch vehicle ahead of first launch. This is an exciting time to join the company in the midst of orbital launcher development. You will be involved in HyImpulse's Launch vehicle design process with a particular focus on the propellant handling systems. We are seeking exceptional candidates for this role who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects. 

Key Responsibilities:

Generate and manage system, subsystems and interface requirements and budgets
Drive trade-off and technical investigations at system level
Coordinate technical development and plans such as design, testing, integration, etc.
Act proactively in assessing risks related to mission, technologies , and development
Report development updates and design deviations to the project manager
Maintain an overview on quality
Support project manager in assessing timeline and costs

Basic Qualification:

Masters' degree in Aerospace Engineering or comparable
Strong knowledge and/or experience in launch vehicle or propulsion development
Ability to work independently
Collaborative spirit
Strong planning and organizational skills
Problem solving mentality
Fluent oral and written English

Desired Experience:

3+ years of experience as a System Engineer for a specific subsystem or the whole spacecraft
Knowledge and/or experience in a field such as chemical propulsion, mechanical design, fluid systems or avionics
Professional experience in R&D within the space industry
Experience in subsystem integration and interface requirements
Experience in definition of margins across project reviews
Confident using the following tools: MS Office, Valispace or similar, CAD software

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