Lead Propulsion Engineer

vor 11 Stunden

Lausanne, Waadt, Schweiz PAVE Space SA Vollzeit CHF 73'000 - CHF 110'000 pro Jahr

At PAVE Space, we are redefining in-space logistics with autonomous and mobile spacecraft. Our first mission is a kickstage, a vehicle that improves satellite deployment by accelerating orbit raising.

As we accelerate our development, we are looking for thrust chamber, turbomachinery, and test bench design engineers to develop our 45 kN engine. This person will have the responsibility to build on our team's heritage and play a key role in the design, testing, and optimization of our propulsion system.

This is an opportunity to have an impact by participating from the beginning in a big project and contributing to the design and development of a key subsystem.

Who are you?

  • You are passionate about space technology, driven to contribute to the next generation of in-orbit mobility solutions.
  • You want to join an adventure from the beginning and contribute to its success.
  • You possess strong technical knowledge in propulsion systems, with a solid understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
  • You have a practical mindset and you are dedicated to testing, iterating, and refining hardware in a real-world setting.
  • You are comfortable with taking ownership of key propulsion development tasks, from concept to testing.
  • You are able to focus on details, ensuring precision and reliability in everything you do.
  • You have experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment, where agility, adaptability, and problem-solving are essential.
  • Strong English communication skills are essential.

What do we offer?

  • A unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering Swiss space-tech company and help shape its future.
  • A dynamic, fast-growing startup environment where your contributions across various company verticals have a real impact.
  • Hands-on experience with propulsion system design, testing, and integration.
  • Cross-functional exposure, working with experts in GNC, mission design, and aerospace systems.
  • Personal and professional growth opportunities in one of the most exciting domains of aerospace.

What do we value?

  • Technical Excellence
     – Precision and quality are at the core of everything we do.
  • Ownership & Accountability
     – We take full responsibility for our work, ensuring mission success.
  • Hands-on Innovation
     – We move fast, test rigorously, and iterate to build the best solutions.
  • Learning & Growth
     – Space is hard, and we embrace the challenge by learning at every step. We give and take feedback, even if it can be hard.

If you're ready to engineer the future of in-space propulsion, join us at PAVE Space

On-site

  • Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

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