Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer

1w1 week ago

ReOrbit

Helsinki, FI · Full-time · €70,000 – €100,000

About this role

ReOrbit is looking for a Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer to push forward the development of propulsion systems for the Small Satcom project. Join a very experienced team embarking on the challenging mission of shrinking the size and reducing the cost of a GEO satellite while keeping its performance and life to maximum capacity. This role can be based in Helsinki, Finland or the UK.

Work with previous experience on electric propulsion systems mainly on GEO communications satellites from a system-level perspective. Be a versatile engineer confident to get on and get things done, big on teamwork and flexible in approach. Enjoy working with partners and suppliers, comfortable asking difficult questions alongside existing propulsion engineers.

Handle the entire process of designing, implementing and testing propulsion systems. Conduct mission requirements analysis including propulsion operation modes in all phases like Orbit Raising and GEO Station Keeping. Perform EPS trade-off analysis and subsystem architecture definition based on mission needs.

ReOrbit builds the foundation for next generation space applications by transforming satellites into intelligent, interconnected platforms defined by software. The top-notch team develops in-house software, procures hardware from best-in-class suppliers, and integrates components for flexible and secure satellites. Join this rapidly growing company.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years working within propulsion engineering or similar areas such as Mechanical / Mechatronics within the GEO space industry
Knowledge and professional experience of electrical propulsion subsystems
Experience in GEO communication satellite projects, including operations
Ability to analyse data, derive conclusions, and manage design documentation as well as review and approve design changes
Comfortable working closely with external vendors and consortium partners
Fluent written and spoken skills in English

Responsibilities

Conduct mission requirements analysis including propulsion operation modes in all phases (Orbit Raising, GEO Station Keeping)
Perform EPS trade-off analysis and subsystem architecture definition based on mission requirement analysis
Define and evaluate Thruster layout and configuration options
Evaluate Thruster Pointing Mechanism alternatives (gimbals, arms), pros/cons, constraints and interfaces
Develop EPS requirement specification based on previous analyses
Analyze propellant budget and allocation, including alternatives for Propulsion operations in GEO
Develop tools to estimate maneuvers and fuel allocation
Manage interfaces analysis (mechanical, thermal, electrical, system level)