Propulsion Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Propulsion Design Engineer (Aerospace): Supporting the combustion team in the design and development of rocket engine combustion devices with an accent on thrust chamber assemblies, injectors, and ignition systems. Focus on performing CAD design, fluid-dynamics analysis, and optimizing components for manufacturability and weight reduction.

Location: Must be based in Ottobrunn, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing New Space company developing sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites.

What you will do

• Perform CAD design and fluid-dynamics analysis of combustion device components.
• Participate in the full design cycle from layout to component maturation and testing.
• Collaborate with the production department to ensure design compliance with manufacturing methods.
• Develop and mature specialized tools for combustion component design.
• Perform CFD calculations for reacting and non-reacting combustion parts.
• Optimize thrust chamber assemblies, gas generators, and ignition systems for performance and weight.

Requirements

• M.Sc. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 2+ years of professional experience in propulsion systems design, analysis, or testing.
• Experience with rocket engine or gas turbine component development.
• Hands-on experience in test preparation, operation, and post-test data review.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or SiemensNX) and programming (Python or Matlab).
• Experience with numerical tools like ANSYS Mechanical or Fluent/STAR-CCM+.

Nice to have

• Experience with reacting CFD.
• Working knowledge of engine fluid components like valves and pressure regulators.
• Practical manufacturing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee participation program with virtual company shares.
• 30 days of annual vacation.
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution.
• Subsidised daily lunches and fully financed Deutschlandticket for public transport.
• Sponsored sports club memberships via EGYM Wellpass.
• Individual learning allowance and childcare allowance.