pAt ClearSpace, we believe in reusability, in affordability driving disruption, and that no progress is real unless it is sustainable. /p pOur company was founded in 2018 out of the realization that in-orbit servicing and space debris removal are vital services for the future of space exploration and operations. Today ClearSpace has assembled an expert engineering team and is leading the way toward sustainable space operations. From a garage in Switzerland, we now operate across UK and Europe, and are working with world-leading institutions and companies to bring our dream of a sustainable space ecosystem to life. /p pWe are looking for a Spacecraft Propulsion Architect to join our team ! /p h3The Role /h3 pThe successful candidate will be a key member of the Mechanical, Thermal and Propulsion (MTP) team and will act as the technical authority for the spacecraft propulsion design. The Propulsion Architect will contribute directly to the development of ClearSpace’s platform and support propulsion-related architectural decisions. /p pThere is also an opportunity for the right candidate to act as the lead coordinator for the Mechanical, Thermal, and Propulsion domains on the mission, ensuring coherent spacecraft design solutions. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the spacecraft propulsion architecture throughout the mission lifecycle. /li liLead the definition and justification of the spacecraft propulsion concept and design. /li liDrive system-level propulsion trade-offs involving performance, reliability, operational concepts and mission constraints. /li liEstablish and maintain propulsion budgets, margins and system allocations. /li liDefine propulsion subsystem architectures, including fluid systems, pressurization systems and propulsion hardware. /li liLead propulsion sizing analyses, performance assessments and system-level trade studies. /li liDefine and manage propulsion requirements and interfaces across all spacecraft subsystems. /li liCoordinate propulsion analyses required to justify the design and demonstrate compliance. /li liDefine propulsion verification strategies and support qualification, acceptance and launch readiness activities. /li liAssess technical impacts of changes, anomalies and non-conformances affecting the spacecraft propulsion architecture. /li liSupport subsystem and system design reviews and provide technical leadership for propulsion-related design decisions. /li liLead technical interactions with customers, suppliers, partners and institutional stakeholders. /li liMentor engineers and contribute to the development of propulsion engineering standards and best practices.br/ /li /ul h3Must Have /h3 ul li10+ years of experience in spacecraft propulsion engineering. /li liProven experience in spacecraft propulsion architecture or equivalent senior technical leadership positions. /li liStrong expertise in spacecraft propulsion systems, including chemical and/or electric propulsion technologies. /li liExperience leading propulsion design trade-offs at spacecraft level. /li liStrong understanding of fluid systems, propellant management, pressurization systems and propulsion hardware. /li liExperience performing propulsion sizing analyses and architecture definition activities. /li liExperience managing spacecraft propulsion requirements, interfaces and technical baselines. /li liUnderstanding of subsystem interactions from a system-level perspective. /li liFamiliarity with spacecraft integration, environmental testing and verification campaigns. /li liAbility to lead multidisciplinary technical discussions and drive technical convergence. /li liProven track record of successful delivery of complex spacecraft developments. /li liExcellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.br/ /li /ul h3Nice to have /h3 ul liMSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. /li liExperience with robotic spacecraft, active debris removal or servicing missions. /li liExperience with cold-gas, monopropellant, bipropellant and electric propulsion systems. /li liFamiliarity with ECSS standards and ESA programmes. /li liExperience supporting launch campaigns and in-orbit commissioning activities. /li liKnowledge of the thermal and structural impacts of propulsion integration. /li liExperience working with international suppliers and industrial partners. /li liStrong mentoring and technical leadership experience. /li liAgile, flexible and able to work effectively within geographically distributed development teams.br/ /li /ul pInformation about our data processing is set out in our candidate data privacy notice. /p
Spacecraft Propulsion Architect Arbeitgeber: Clearspace
ClearSpace ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der sich für nachhaltige Raumfahrt und innovative Lösungen in der Satellitentechnologie einsetzt. Mit einem engagierten Team von Experten in der Schweiz bieten wir nicht nur ein inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld, sondern auch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung und Zusammenarbeit mit führenden Institutionen. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert Kreativität und Teamarbeit, während wir gemeinsam an der Verwirklichung einer nachhaltigen Raumökonomie arbeiten.
