# Chemical Propulsion Engineer

Chemical Propulsion Engineer, Chemical Propulsion Section, within the Propulsion, Aerothermodynamics and Flight Vehicles Engineering Division, Mechanical Department, Directorate of Technology, Engineering and Quality. Location: ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands Type of Appointment: 4 years, extendable to indefinite Grade Band: A2 - A4 Date Posted: 4 November 2026 Closing Date: 25 November 2026 23:59 CET/CEST Publication Method: Internal & External Description The Chemical Propulsion Section provides support to ESA projects and leads chemical propulsion R&D activities with ESA’s industrial stakeholders in the areas of chemical propulsion (systems utilising liquid, solid, hybrid and gaseous propellants for spacecraft and space transportation vehicles), as well in advanced new propulsion systems (such as air-breathing engines for advanced launch vehicles and nuclear propulsion for deep space missions). In addition, the Section supports the harmonisation of technologies and leads the definition of the technology development roadmaps for future activities. Duties You will report to the Head of Section, and in the above technical areas, your main tasks and responsibilities w

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- **Role**: Aerospace
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- **Locations**: Noordwijk, Netherlands
- **Countries**: NL
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- **Name**: ESA
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