Propulsion Development Engineer
About Us
At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience developing rocket engines, our team is chasing the dream of a thriving economy in space and tackling space engineering problems with a rapid prototyping philosophy. We focus on the development of two products: The GATE Jetpack – a plug-and-play mobility solution for satellite missions – and the GATE Thruster – the world’s first chemical propulsion system capable of highly responsive deep throttling and differential thrust stabilization.
At GATE Space, we are committed to workforce diversity, equality and inclusion. We want to build a diverse team and welcome and value all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
About Your Role
As an Avionics Development Engineer at GATE Space, you will be responsible for avionics design and testing, focusing on hardware design and verification. You’ll play a key role in the design of electrical circuits and PCBs, including component selection and cooperation with suppliers, while applying your hardware test expertise to plan and conduct verification test campaigns.
This hands-on role requires relevant work experience and offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge propulsion development in a fast-paced environment, supporting the whole development lifecycle.
Your Primary Tasks
* Development, design and analysis of avionics flight hardware
* Development, design and analysis of electrical ground support equipment hardware
* Take ownership of trade-offs and selection of electrical hardware components
* Plan and support qualification test campaigns of avionics hardware
* Apply internal standards in accordance with industry standards
* Hands-on work on breadboarding and prototyping of novel PCB designs
* Cooperate with the propulsion development team
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field, or self-tought.
* Industry experience of at least one year (or multiple years in a leading role of a student satellite/rocketry/racing team) in as many of the following areas:
o Experience in design and analysis of electrical circuits and PCB layouts.
o Experience with ECAD tools (e.g. KiCAD).
o Experience in change management and issue tracking.
o Hands on experience with wire harness manufacturing (e.g. crimping, soldering, …).
o Experience in assembly, bring up and debugging of PCBs.
o Experience in hardware testing.
o Experience in hardware-in-the-loop testing.
o [Optional but desired] Experience in software/firmware development.
o [Optional but desired] Experience in FPGA development.
o [Optional but desired] Work experience in the aerospace industry.
o [Optional but desired] Experience in developing space hardware up to TRL 7.
o [Optional but desired] Familiarity with industry regulations and standards for space applications.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
* In-depth knowledge of spacecraft propulsion, navigation, and control systems.
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
About Your Employment
We are looking for a full-time employee, starting as soon as possible. This role is in-person in Vienna, Austria with occasional travel to customers all across Europe & the US as well as conferences and industry events globally.
About Your Benefits
* First row seat in the development and implementation of space missions
* Opportunity to shape a fast-growing space technology company
* Attractive compensation package of €48,000 gross per year (exceeding compensation depending on qualifications)
* Employee stock option bonus program making sure you benefit when the company grows
* Other perks such as free lunch at the office every day, free public transit ticket, etc.
* Flexible working time arrangements
Join us in shaping the future of in-space mobility. If you're excited about pioneering technology, passionate about space exploration, and driven by business growth, apply now to become a key member of our dynamic team at GATE Space. Together, we'll enable the next generation of space travel and exploration. #J-18808-Ljbffr