Rocket Engine Operations Engineer – Associate Project Manager

Alpha Impulsion

. Coordinate activities between Alpha Impulsion teams in Toulouse and Naples and academic/industrial partners across Europe .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeToulouse • FranceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within aerospace engineering, particularly in rocket propulsion and testing. Capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project schedules while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

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Project ManagementRocket Propulsion TestingAerospace EngineeringResource PlanningStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRocket PropulsionAerospace EngineeringResource AllocationLogistics ManagementRisk ManagementTesting OperationsSchedule ManagementDependency ManagementProgress Reporting

Soft Skills

AutonomyAccountabilityCommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Industry Keywords

New SpaceSpace Product DevelopmentLaunchersPropulsionStartup Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate activities between Alpha Impulsion teams in Toulouse and Naples and academic/industrial partners across Europe
Support reporting project progress to funding institutions, space agencies, and other key stakeholders
Contribute to resource planning and long-term company strategy
Organize resource allocation and logistics of test articles
Lead or contribute to rocket engine testing operational planning and testing operations
Work with Systems Engineering to balance scope, budget, and schedule
Maintain a global overview of project progress and scope
Own and update the project schedule based on partner and supplier updates
Revise dependencies and alert on tasks with limited margin or near the critical path
Monitor long lead-time items, supplier delays, and logistical constraints
Track project risks and implement prevention and mitigation measures
Organize meetings and general assemblies, record notes, prepare progress reports, and act as the project’s main point of contact
Maintain project management documentation
Support engineering teams in interfacing with external partners
Contribute to development and testing of the GARNET full-scale autophage engine

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent Engineering discipline
2 to 5 years of experience on space product development in the industry
Experience in a New Space company is positively regarded, especially launchers/propulsion
Demonstrated experience in a junior or assistant project management position on an aerospace project
Understanding of the fundamental principles of Project Management
Deep understanding of rocket propulsion and rocket propulsion testing
Previous work experience in rocket propulsion is a major plus
Interest in a startup environment: autonomy, accountability, and pride of ownership
Professional English required
Proficiency in French or Italian will be considered favorably

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary negotiable based on experience
Meal vouchers
Holiday vouchers
75% public transport reimbursement
Sustainable mobility package “Forfait Mobilité Durable”
IT material compensation
Team performance bonus
Occasional missions for stakeholder meetings and test sites