Propulsion r&d engineer

À propos de Exotrail A propos d'Exotrail Née d’une forte ambition de conquérir les étoiles, Exotrail est une « scale-up » fondée en 2017. Sa mission : développer et commercialiser des moteurs pour petits satellites à l’échelle mondiale. Nous concevons des produits axés sur l’impact, la livraison rapide et l’amélioration continue. Inspirés par le monde du digital, nous sommes résolument tournés vers le client et portés par un esprit entrepreneurial. Nous gérons les risques pour dépasser les frontières et obtenir des résultats qui ne seraient pas possibles dans un modèle spatial traditionnel. Nous mobilisons tous les moyens nécessaires pour soutenir le développement de nos produits, qu’il s’agisse de propulsion ou de services en orbite. Forts d’un esprit d’innovation hérité de nos débuts, nous nous préparons à faire grandir une entreprise industrielle ambitieuse. Le poste We are looking for a Propulsion R&D Engineer at our Massy site to support the rapid growth. Attached to the Plasma & Materials Team, you will be responsible for: Conducting advanced research Developing cutting-edge propulsion technologies Collaborating with cross-functional teams Main responsibilities: Design, develop, and analyze advanced propulsion technologies, including prototype construction and validation testing under diverse operating conditions. Plan and execute laboratory tests, analyze performance data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective measures to optimize propulsion systems. Research and evaluate innovative materials, manufacturing methods, and emerging technologies to enhance propulsion performance and reliability. Prepare technical reports, research papers, presentations, and maintain comprehensive documentation of research activities, experiments, and project progress. Drive innovation initiatives within the propulsion domain, contribute to new research concepts, and support patent applications and intellectual property strategies. Profil recherché Education: PhD in electric propulsion, chemical propulsion, plasma physics, material science, or a related field Experience : 3–5 years of relevant research experience gained through a PhD, postdoctoral work, or industry projects Hands-on experience with electric propulsion systems and laboratory environments, including vacuum chambers, oscilloscopes, diagnostics equipment, power supplies, and experimental setup integration. Proficiency in data acquisition, test applications, and data processing tools such as Python, ideally MATLAB, and/or LabVIEW. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to independently investigate, understand, and optimise experimental behaviour and propulsion system performance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, including strong technical writing abilities and a passion for developing agile, high-technology space solutions.