12 months internship - Propulsion Test Engineer (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE
Kiruna +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with engineering degrees and hands-on experience in complex systems, working in aerospace propulsion testing and development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with engineering degrees and practical experience in complex system testing
    — “Enrolled in an engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar”
  • Candidates who are physically capable and willing to work in confined and extreme environments
    — “Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary. Able to lift and carry 25kg”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a 6-month commitment, which may not align with shorter-term availability
    — “Ideally available for a 6-month internship”
  • Relocation to Kiruna, Sweden is necessary, which may involve significant lifestyle adjustments
    — “Relocation help: we can provide housing in Kiruna”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with fluid systems and piping in your resume and interview responses
    — “Hands-on experience with fluid system and piping/tubing”
  • Demonstrate your ability to work under pressure and maintain focus for long durations
    — “Able to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus and concentration for long durations”
  • Showcase your commissioning and real-world implementation skills in engineering projects
    — “Capable of designing fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realisation and commissioning”
  • Emphasize your fluency in English and any relevant technical communication experience
    — “Fluent in English”
  • Include any prior work or project experience involving extreme operating conditions
    — “First hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, or high temperatures”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • planning and conducting rocket engine test campaigns
  • ensuring safe operations
  • taking care of test preparations
Typical background
enrolled in an engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Test PreparationTroubleshootingUpgrades And Maintenance Of Test BenchDesigning And Building Test BenchesWorking In High-stress Environments

Preferred

Fluid System DesignProgramming LanguagesKnowledge Of Hazardous Systems

Stack & domain

Rocket Engine TestingDevelopmentTestingFluid And Mechanical SystemsProgramming (python, Matlab, C, C#, Cobol)Problem SolvingTeamworkFocusAerospaceMechanical Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Isar Aerospace SE via Greenhouse

Mission Brief 

You are part of a team that performs development and verification tests on liquid rocket engines and their subsystems. Taking care of test preparation, maintenance and upgrades of the test bench.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Plan and conduct rocket engine test campaigns together with propulsion development engineers

Ensure safe operations by using and developing procedures and processes

Take care of test preparations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance of the test bench: both on paper and in reality

Assist in designing and building test benches for propulsion testing

Qualification Checklist 

Enrolled in an engineering bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of aerospace, mechanical engineering or similar

Ideally available for a 6-month internship

First hands-on experience in development or testing of complex systems, preferably involving extreme operating conditions such as cryogenic temperatures, high pressures, or high temperatures. Such experience can come from either relevant positions held, or internships, clubs, and other extra-curricular activities

Capable of designing fluid and mechanical systems from theoretical concept to realisation and commissioning

Able to perform in high-stress environments, maintaining focus and concentration for long durations

Physical dexterity is required as working in confined spaces is necessary. Able to lift and carry 25kg

Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

Hands-on experience with fluid system and piping/tubing

Experience with at least one programming language (Python, Matlab, C, C#, Cobol...)

Knowledge of hazardous systems (cryogenic, flammable, explosive, or similar)

Benefits

Relocation help: we can provide housing in Kiruna

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Source: Isar Aerospace SE careers (Greenhouse)

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