Senior Test Engineer Propulsion (m/f/d)

We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications. Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight. Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana).

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Senior Test Engineer Propulsion (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Responsible for planning, conduction and documentation of static and dynamic component tests in the field of propulsion technologies (thermal-/ fluid-/ mechanics and combinations)
• Coordination of test objectives with engineering teams and developing test setups within quality and safety constraints
• Carry out compontent tests with multiphysics approaches at MTA Augsburg site or external partners, engineering and installation of test setups
• Further developing existing testing portfolio according the needs of our customers
• Independent estimation of costs for component testing campaigns
• Detailed planning of internal and external test campaigns
• Issueing test plans and test procedures (english and german)
• Report to project leaders, Team leader and customers (english and german)

Your Qualifications

• University degree Dipl.-Ing. (TU/FH), Masters (M.Sc., M.eng., etc) in spacecraft propulsion, aerospace engineering, test engineering or similar
• Min. 5 years experience in propulsion engineering, test-engineering or test conduction of complex components
• Experience with cryogenic media (liquid and gaseous) preferable
• Experience in theoretical and practical measurement of physical parameters, vacuum-technology, fluid mechanics
• Experience in automated data acquisition and - evaluation
• Experience in programming and setting up of automated test setups (e.g. Python, etc.)
• Good moderation and negotiation skills in dialog with internal and external customers
• Languages: German (B2), English (fluent)

We offer

Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)

Flexible working hours and flexitime account

Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement

35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days

Subject-specific training courses

In-house canteen

Employee parking spaces

Employee recommendation system

Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

MT Aerospace AG
Human Resources