Description Dawn Aerospace is looking for a System Design Engineer to lead the system-level development of custom spacecraft propulsion systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the full development lifecycle, from requirements definition and concept development through detailed design, integration, testing, and delivery. The role involves close collaboration with customers, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical lead for the entire development cycle of a custom propulsion system Define and manage system-level requirements and establish their verification methods Define the technical budgets for the propulsion system Define the propulsion system architecture Develop the detailed design of the propulsion system Support AIT activities during propulsion system integration and testing Serve as the technical point of contact for the customer Work closely with project management and subsystem experts Required Experience: A degree in aerospace, mechanical, or system engineering, or a closely related technical discipline At least three years of experience in the design and development of spacecraft systems or comparable hardware Experience in customer engagement Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary engineering teams Proficiency in computer-aided design; experience with SolidWorks is preferred Experience using MATLAB, Python, or comparable tools for engineering analysis, modelling, data processing, or workflow automation Desired Experience Experience with chemical or electric spacecraft propulsion systems Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware assembly, integration, and testing Working knowledge of ECSS, NASA, or comparable industry standards Experience collaborating across geographically distributed engineering teams Experience delivering flight hardware through rapid development cycles Note that the role is a permanent position that will start with a fixed-term contract of 12 month
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Description We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with an engineering background to join our in-space propulsion team in Delft, The Netherlands. We need a proven project manager who thrives in complex technical environments and can quickly take ownership of high-value customer projects from day one. Dawn Aerospace has become the biggest green propulsion provider in the world, and our ambitions are even greater. As demand for our satellite propulsion systems continues to grow, we are looking for a Project Manager who can turn ambitious goals into successful deliveries, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to bring cutting-edge space hardware from concept to orbit. In this role, you will be accountable for the successful delivery of multiple satellite propulsion projects, working at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer success. You
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Qualifications A degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline; Knowledge of spacecraft development processes, systems engineering methods, verification, qualification, and acceptance testing
Department · In-Space Propulsion

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Dawn Aerospace
Dawn Aerospace develops reusable spaceplanes and refuellable satellite propulsion.
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