Senior In-Space Propulsion Systems Engineer

About Pangea Aerospace:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground breaking innovations that allows us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next-generation of spacecraft, which are essential to meet the demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what it is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international team in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be key player in improving diversity in Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for an Senior In-Space Propulsion Systems Engineer in Barcelona.

About the job:

In the Systems Department you will take the role as senior systems engineer and product manager for the UNYX chemical in-space propulsion product family. You would be involved in the full range of projects within the field of in-space propulsion, and your role would involve having a holistic oversight of the development of Pangea’s in-space propulsion family. This would involve finding synergies between projects and, together with your colleagues, coordinating their efforts to achieve commercially successful and strategic products/systems as efficiently as possible.

You should have plenty of experience working with in-space propulsion from previous positions, and be able to offer contacts, strategic insights, and deep experience and know-how to guide the team and the development.

You should offer insights into the in-space propulsion market, and you would be able to assess the strategic importance and value of Pangea’s in-space propulsion line, and how it can match with the general European (and international) in-space propulsion

market and steer the product family when needed to better match Pangea’s objectives and the market.

You should also have deep insight into the later stages, i.e. phase C & D, of product development and realization, including qualification, safety assessments, risk assessments, flight acceptance, industrialization, in-orbit demonstration, etc.

You should also have a good understanding of the relevant technology, including understanding the different advantages and disadvantages of various options (e.g. propellant combinations, concepts of operations, system architectures, materials, etc.), limitations of said technology, potential issues or showstoppers, etc.

This is considered a high-level and senior position at Pangea, and you should therefore be fully comfortable leading, working independently, and taking independent decisions, knowing that your knowledge would be in many cases be the main referent at Pangea.

You will work closely together with your colleagues in the systems department and also with the technical coordinator of the company, the project manager for the UNYX project, as well as the commercial department and the company management. You will also be expected to interface and work together with applicable external partners, national government agencies, as well as the European Space Agency.

What you need to be successful:

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field
• 3-5 years or more experience of systems engineering or product management for satellites (with a focus on propulsion), in-space propulsion / rocket propulsion, or a related field
• Deep understanding of qualification and production of space products, with applicable know-how
• Well-rounded understanding of the relevant disciplines in the field of in-space propulsion
• A drive to bring the system to market
• Independent decision-making skills
• Planning & scheduling skills
• Fluency in English

Other desired competencies:

• Commercial and strategic in-sight regarding the market/field of in-space propulsion
• Experience with and/or contacts within relevant organizations such as the European Space Agency etc.
• Hands-on and in-depth experience with development of chemical propulsion systems
• Experience in the use of Collaborative Engineering tools (i.e. Valispace, CDP4, OCDT)
• Capable of working in a flexible and open-minded environment
• Start-up mindset.
• Creative and with experience in overcoming failure.

Not hitting every requirement? Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they don't meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace, we're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. So, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

More about us…

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

• Teamwork, because we strive in working together as an aligned team towards our common goals.
• Respect & tolerance: we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.
• Passion for growth: we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.
• Sustainability: because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team’s core values.
• Daring: we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution, we really want to meet you!