Launcher Propulsion Engineer

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

In the role of Future Projects System Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• Advanced degree (MSc) in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or another related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, preferably in a launch system program
• Experience in early development phase (Phase 0/A/B) propulsion system engineering
• Good knowledge in programming (Python, Fortran, Matlab...).
• Experience with EcosimPro or comparable analysis tools
• Hands-on operational experience in propulsion testing or launch
• Fluent in English. German, French and Italian is an asset.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks.
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity and Passion.
• Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

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Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation

European Spaceflight · 24 days ago

Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026