Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer
Pubblicato il 26-10-2026 - Darwin Recruitment in Napoli
Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Engineer on behalf of a business in Italy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise hybrid rocket propulsion systems.
- Model and simulate combustion chamber and reactive combustion flows.
- Apply engineering methodologies to the design and analysis of reactive combustion systems.
- Support the development, integration and testing of larger-scale rocket engines.
- Translate simulation and analysis results into practical propulsion and hardware solutions.
- Work closely with the wider propulsion and engineering team to deliver current development programmes.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven professional experience with hybrid rocket propulsion.
- Strong understanding of combustion chamber flow and reactive combustion.
- Experience with modelling and simulation of reactive combustion flows.
- Experience applying simulation and analysis to real propulsion hardware and design decisions.
- Experience working on larger-scale rocket engines or propulsion systems.
- Strong engineering and design experience within an industrial environment.
- Engineer or PhD-level qualification in aerospace, mechanical engineering, propulsion or a related field.
- Several years of relevant professional/industrial experience.