Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

1 giorno fa

Napoli, Campania, Italia Darwin Recruitment Tempo pieno

Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer on behalf of a business in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise hybrid rocket propulsion systems.
  • Model and simulate combustion chamber and reactive combustion flows.
  • Apply engineering methodologies to the design and analysis of reactive combustion systems.
  • Support the development, integration and testing of larger-scale rocket engines.
  • Translate simulation and analysis results into practical propulsion and hardware solutions.
  • Work closely with the wider propulsion and engineering team to deliver current development programmes.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven professional experience with hybrid rocket propulsion.
  • Strong understanding of combustion chamber flow and reactive combustion.
  • Experience with modelling and simulation of reactive combustion flows.
  • Experience applying simulation and analysis to real propulsion hardware and design decisions.
  • Experience working on larger-scale rocket engines or propulsion systems.
  • Strong engineering and design experience within an industrial environment.
  • Engineer or PhD-level qualification in aerospace, mechanical engineering, propulsion or a related field.
  • Several years of relevant professional/industrial experience.