Propulsion AIT Engineer

We want you as a highly talented Propulsion AIT Engineer to help us in our mission by leading Assembly, Integration and Test activities on Huracan, our cryogenic engine. This is a hands-on role at the interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test operations. You will help turn propulsion designs into flight-relevant hardware by supporting the build-up and verification of thrust chamber assemblies and complete engines.

Key responsibilities:

In your capacity as a Propulsion AIT Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Lead the assembly and acceptance testing of Huracan subcomponents, in particular the thrust chamber assembly

• Participate in full engine builds, integrating the thrust chamber assembly with the engine structure, fluid components, valves, instrumentation, pumps, piping, and other propulsion subsystems.

• Develop detailed assembly procedures, work instructions and manufacturing documentation

• Define tooling, fixtures and ground support equipment required for engine assembly

• Ensure assemblies comply with cleanliness, contamination control and configuration management requirements

• Perform leak checks, pressure testing, functional checks, instrumentation checks, and other verification or acceptance activities under approved procedures and relevant safety controls

• Support hot-firing test campaign preparation, including hardware readiness reviews, tooling and equipment checks, procedure walk-downs, and test article closeout

• Record build data, inspection results, non-conformities, deviations, rework, and as-built information in the ERP system

• Help investigate assembly or integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with engineering and quality teams

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly processes, work instructions, tooling, ergonomics, and production readiness

Qualifications:

• Young graduate in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related field (master's and above preferred), preferably with rocketry experience or individual projects

What we would love to see from you:

• Experience assembling or integrating mechanical systems in a laboratory, workshop, production, or test environment, ideally related to propulsion, pressure systems, fluidic assemblies, or complex hardware

• Familiarity with CAD, PLM, ERP, manufacturing execution, or technical documentation systems

• Understanding with torque-controlled assembly, cleanliness practices, FOD prevention, leak testing, pressure testing, or dimensional inspection

• Understanding of configuration management, non-conformance management, root-cause analysis, and quality documentation

• Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, welding, additive manufacturing, surface treatments, inspections) and their impact on tolerances and performance is highly valued

• Rigor and attention to detail are core values in everything we do: you take the time to understand requirements, follow procedures precisely, check your work, and maintain accurate records.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of getting the hardware ready

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and communicating clearly about hardware status, risks, and constraints

• A passion for space exploration and the motivation to see propulsion hardware move from drawings to tested engines

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind