Fluid Systems Development Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance is provided, including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Company

The Exploration Company develops aerospace technologies for the future of space transportation.

What you will do

• Translate engine-level functional and performance requirements into fluid-system requirements, architectures, and development priorities.
• Lead architecture trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses, risk assessments, and fluid-system development roadmaps.
• Design fluid systems and select, develop, and integrate components, including make-or-buy decisions.
• Define verification and validation strategies, test specifications, acceptance criteria, and compliance evidence.
• Design pneumatic equipment for demonstrator test campaigns and test-article operations.
• Analyze test data, validate fluid-system models, and feed lessons learned into future designs and requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or a bachelor’s degree with substantial relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of experience developing propulsion fluid systems.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, cryogenic fluids, and fluid components such as check valves and pressure regulators.
• Fluent English is required. German or French proficiency is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of aerospace standards such as ECSS and NASA guidelines.
• Experience with Python scripting and 3D CAD software; Siemens NX is an asset.

Nice to have

• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as EcosimPro.
• Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept through working prototypes.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast decision-making while keeping technical goals and system constraints in mind.
• Open and collaborative work with transparent discussion of risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to contribute to the future global space industry.
• Relocation assistance, including visa sponsorship where applicable.
• Employment is subject to a background check based on the country, role, and project.