Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer on behalf of a business in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and optimise hybrid rocket propulsion systems.

* Model and simulate combustion chamber and reactive combustion flows.

* Apply engineering methodologies to the design and analysis of reactive combustion systems.

* Support the development, integration and testing of larger-scale rocket engines.

* Translate simulation and analysis results into practical propulsion and hardware solutions.

* Work closely with the wider propulsion and engineering team to deliver current development programmes.

What We’re Looking For

* Proven professional experience with hybrid rocket propulsion.

* Strong understanding of combustion chamber flow and reactive combustion.

* Experience with modelling and simulation of reactive combustion flows.

* Experience applying simulation and analysis to real propulsion hardware and design decisions.

* Experience working on larger-scale rocket engines or propulsion systems.

* Strong engineering and design experience within an industrial environment.

* Engineer or PhD-level qualification in aerospace, mechanical engineering, propulsion or a related field.

* Several years of relevant professional/industrial experience.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Elicia Pillay