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Electric Propulsion Engineer
NewOrbit Space. Own the design and performance calculations of the RF gridded ion thruster from concept to flight configuration .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in RF Gridded Ion Thruster design and performance calculations, with hands-on experience in electric propulsion testing and a solid grounding in plasma physics. Capable of collaborating across engineering disciplines to iterate designs and validate performance through rigorous testing and documentation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
RF Gridded Ion Thruster DesignElectric Propulsion TestingVacuum Systems ExperienceData Analysis Scripting (Python, MATLAB)Plasma Physics Knowledge
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Hard Skills
RF Plasma GenerationIon OpticsNeutralisationTest Rig DesignThrust BalancesHigh-Voltage Power SuppliesFluid ManagementMass Flow ControllersData AcquisitionIonisation Processes
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Vacuum FacilitiesTest HardwareElectronics
Industry Keywords
NEO-1 SatellitePropulsion TestingQualificationFlight HardwareMultiple Propellants
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the design and performance calculations of the RF gridded ion thruster from concept to flight configuration
- Iterate thruster designs to support the NEO-1 satellite and customer thruster deliveries
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and control engineers on ion propulsion system iterations
- Design and build test rigs and equipment for propulsion testing
- Assemble and operate test hardware, electronics and vacuum facilities
- Run electric propulsion tests on your own designs and analyse results
- Plan and run test campaigns
- Convert test results into design changes and re-test
- Document test configurations and results to provide traceable evidence for system verification and qualification
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong knowledge of RF gridded ion thrusters, including RF plasma generation, ion optics and neutralisation
- Hands-on electric propulsion testing, ideally with RF generators, high-voltage power supplies and thrust balances
- Experience with vacuum systems, including pumps, gauges and valves
- Experience with power supplies, fluid management, high-pressure gas tanks, mass flow controllers and data acquisition
- Solid grounding in plasma physics, modelling, diagnostics and ionisation processes
- Willingness to design, build and test your own hardware
- Willingness to work extended hours on-site
- Experience taking a thruster from design through qualification to flight hardware is nice to have
- Scripting for data analysis and test automation using Python or MATLAB is nice to have
- Experience running thrusters on multiple propellants, such as xenon, krypton or air, is nice to have
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company ownership stake/equity
- Private health insurance with dental and optical cover
- Annual health check-ups
- Hybrid working with one dedicated remote day per week
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation support
- Competitive salary
- Work on pioneering space technology and full satellite technology lifecycle