Combustion Devices Development Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Combustion Devices Development Engineer (Aerospace): Designing, analyzing, and optimizing combustion devices for cryogenic rocket engines with an accent on functional and hydraulic design. Focus on developing hardware from concept to working prototype, performing fluidic modeling, and executing component test campaigns.

Location: Bordeaux, France. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided.

Company

hirify.global is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle, and the Storm Engine to democratize space exploration.

What you will do

• Carry out functional and hydraulic design of combustion devices.
• Define combustion devices architecture by reviewing subsystem requirements and performing trades.
• Supervise external subcontractors.
• Organize and support component test campaigns, including configuration definition and results analysis.
• Develop and update fluidic models based on literature review and experimental data.
• Iterate subsystem designs using simulated and real-world test data.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working hardware.
• Strong technical fundamentals in design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Proficiency with CAD (Siemens NX) and/or other CAE design tools.
• Experience with analysis software such as FLUENT or OpenFOAM.
• Ability to write software or scripts in Python.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cryogenic fluids.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile work environment with fast decision-making.
• Open and collaborative culture with transparency regarding risks and obstacles.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of the global space industry.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.