Hybrid Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer at ICEYE shaping the future of Earth-Observation satellite propulsion systems. Leading design and integration of Hall Effect Thruster systems for space mobility.

Responsibilities

  • Bring your expertise in electric propulsion to shape the future of in-space mobility for ICEYE’s Earth-Observation satellite fleet.
  • Play a central role in the design, integration, qualification and flight support of ICEYE’s Hall Effect Thruster (HET) propulsion systems and their supporting subsystems.
  • Own the engineering and maturation of propulsion peripheral systems (including FCU, feed and tank systems, PPUs, valves, cabling and associated electronics).
  • Lead subsystem architecture, preliminary design and performance trade-offs for HET propulsion systems, considering mission, spacecraft and operational constraints.
  • Define requirements, interfaces and verification strategies for propulsion subsystems, ensuring seamless integration with avionics, mechanical, thermal and GNC systems.
  • Perform analytical modeling and simulation of HET behavior, including plasma/beam physics, plume effects, thermal interactions and spacecraft contamination considerations.
  • Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, partners and research institutions, ensuring strong documentation and regulatory/qualification compliance.

Requirements

  • MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Plasma Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience with electric propulsion systems (preferably Hall Effect Thrusters) across design, testing or operations.
  • Strong foundation in plasma physics, electric propulsion modeling and spacecraft system integration.
  • Experience designing or evaluating propulsion power systems and interfaces (including PPUs and high-voltage architectures).
  • Proficiency with analytical and numerical tools for plasma, thermal or fluid simulations (e.g., COMSOL, ANSYS, SPIS, MATLAB).
  • Hands-on experience with propulsion laboratory testing, plasma diagnostics and high-voltage instrumentation, including safe operation of vacuum and contamination-controlled environments.
  • Ability to work effectively across mechanical, avionics, GNC and systems disciplines, with strong communication skills.

Benefits

  • A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
  • An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
  • Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
  • A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
  • Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
  • Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
  • Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
  • Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus

Job title

Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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