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Propulsion - Lead Propulsion Engineer

📍 Location
madrid
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 04, 2026

About the Role

At Orbital Paradigm, we design, develop, manufacture, and operate reusable orbital logistics systems. Our spacecraft perform multiple orbital mission profiles and return safely to Earth through hypersonic atmospheric reentry and landing with pinpoint accuracy for rapid refurbishment and reuse.

Role Description

We are looking for a Lead Propulsion Engineer to establish and lead the propulsion function at Orbital Paradigm, with responsibility for the architecture, design, development, integration, and testing of chemical propulsion systems for reusable orbital logistics vehicles.

The role focuses on HTP-based propulsion systems, including propulsion architecture, thrusters, tanks, feed systems, valves, regulators, pressurization systems, fluidic components, additive manufacturing, test hardware, and propulsion test campaigns. The engineer will work closely with systems, GNC, avionics, software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, AIT, quality, and program teams ...

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