Working Student Propulsion - Thrust Chamber Assembly

Mission Brief 

You’ll be part of the propulsion team, specifically the thrust chamber assembly (TCA) team. You’ll be part of a highly motivated team in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accelerating the design-built-test cycle. You’ll be responsible for conducting TCA component tests, data handling and data analysis of these tests, as well as improvements of the process and test setup.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Water spray testing of TCA components including conducting tests, data handling and data analysis
• Improving process and test setup of TCA component water spray tests
• Support subscale, TCA or integrated engine hotfire tests including testing support, data handling and data analysis
• Support the team in other tasks including conduction of CFD analysis, data analysis code improvements, CAD tasks and documentation

Qualification Checklist 

• BSc/MSc in mechanical or aerospace engineering or comparable
• Excellent understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
• Hands-on experience in preparing and conducting rocket or aircraft engine or engine component tests
• (Student) experience in data analysis of rocket or aircraft engine or engine component tests
• (Student) experience in manufacturing of engine components (additive manufacturing experience preferred)
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab or comparable programming language
• Highly motivated, proactive, open-minded, willing to “get hands dirty” and eager to learn on the job
• Fluent in English

Bonus Skills

• Experience in non-reacting and reacting CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent preferred)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (SolidWorks preferred)

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

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