Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

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.