An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced System Engineer to take technical ownership of chemical propulsion subsystems for spacecraft, from initial concept and design to delivery. You will play a key role in the development of propulsion products for satellites, supporting the full lifecycle from initial concept to delivery, working alongside design, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
In this position, you’ll be responsible for overseeing technical trade-offs, design reviews, system analyses, supplier management, and testing activities. You will contribute to technical documentation, lead verification activities, and act as the technical point of contact for both internal teams and external customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical decisions and trade-offs for propulsion subsystems
- Perform functional analyses, system design reviews, and oversee mechanical, structural, and electronics design
- Support supplier management, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing processes
- Prepare technical documentation, verification matrices, compliance reports, and test procedures
- Provide hands-on support during test campaigns and non-standard product activities
- Act as the primary technical liaison for customer interactions
Skills Required:
- MSc in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar
- 3+ years’ experience as a System Engineer working on chemical propulsion subsystems
- Solid understanding of fluid system design, operations, and testing
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, structural/thermal analyses, and space engineering standards
- Strong analytical abilities and excellent technical communication skills
- Proficiency in English (C1 level)
- Applicants must have, or be eligible for, EU work authorization
Desirable:
- Familiarity with ECSS standards and space design processes (EQSR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
- Knowledge of spaceflight component markets and current technology trends
- Hands-on testing experience at component and system levels
- Supplier management experience
- Dutch language skills (B1 level) and willingness to travel occasionally
What’s On Offer:
- A varied and technically challenging role, close to hardware development
- Opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to the global space market
- Generous holiday allowance
- International working environment
- Relocation package can be provided
