Propulsion Test Engineer

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Dawn Aerospace Full time

**Dawn Aerospace is recruiting a Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Christchurch, New Zealand team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate community of engineers looking to change how we fly to space.**

In this role, you will be doing hands-on work with space grade technology, assisting in designing, assembling and testing our Spaceplane's rocket engines.

**Responsibilities**
- Conduct and prepare for rocket engine test campaigns.
- Oversee the manufacture and assembly of rocket engine components and rocket systems.
- Identify and solve time critical hardware and design issues in a high-pressure environment.
- Diagnose problems in hardware design, procedures, and provide recommendations and support to resolve these.
- Find the most cost and time-effective strategy for obtaining relevant test results.
- Communicate and negotiate with third party suppliers to procure components on time.

**Requirements**:

- A degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline.
- Proficiency in CAD design, specifically with SolidWorks.
- Proficiency with the NI LabView environment.
- Prior experience in the design of aircraft or space systems.
- Mechanical aptitude for metalworking machines and equipment.
- Understanding of aircraft design standards and quality management systems.
- Practically minded with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in international teams.
- Understanding of how hardware tests are planned and conducted.
- Quick learner, can adapt to new tools and environments.
- Independent and structured way of working.
- Willing to go out of their way to help others.

**Important**:
If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. Your ability to creatively solve complex challenges and practical experience in designing/building/coding technology tops specific qualifications or tools.

**About Dawn Aerospace**:
Dawn Aerospace was founded to redefine near-space transportation. Redefine how we deliver assets to space, position satellites on orbit, and return things down to Earth to enable the vibrant and circular space economy of the future. To do this, we build scalable, accessible, and sustainable spaceflight technologies - technologies that are sustainable for not just the foreseeable future, but the unforeseeable future.

The company has achieved a series of significant milestones in the past 12 months, including launching 15 propulsion units to space from Europe, the USA, and Russia, and completing the successful first flights of the suborbital spaceplane, the Dawn Mk-II Aurora. Dawn was named Hi-Tech Startup Company of the Year (2020) and won the Supreme Award for medium/large business at the Westpac Champion Business Awards 2021.

Dawn Aerospace is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To all recruitment agencies: Dawn Aerospace does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, our employees, or any other company location. Dawn Aerospace will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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