Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer
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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.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Elicia Pillay