We are a Portuguese-owned international Space group, based in Portugal, present in Germany, Spain, UK and Romania. Currently working in propulsion systems and components for satellites and launchers, we are looking to fill a position for a Junior Engineer with focus on Space Propulsion.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Support our projects from proposal to delivery, through technical and management skills.
• Participate in design and development of new components.
• Establish technical and product assurance documentation for our components.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance documentation for our products.
• Establish and manage test campaigns and integrations.
• Select and manage subcontractors and suppliers.

Mandatory requirements:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Material engineering, Physics or similar areas of study.
• Familiar with the principles of mechanics, electric and pressure applications.
• Familiarity with satellite technology, in particular propulsion systems or components.
• Familiarity with CAD software (2D/3D).
• Fluent use of English language, spoken and written (other languages are a plus)
• MS Office proficiency.

Preferential:

• Knowledge/work experience with FEA programs will be seen as an advantage.
• Independent in your work and able to organize your tasks.
• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for space technology.
• Proactivity & resilience.
• Professional experience in the space propulsion business is preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge/work experience with FEA programs will be seen as an advantage.
• Communicative and enjoy working in a small team.
• Self-confident and good communication and negotiation skills with customers and suppliers.
• Problem solving oriented.
• Knowledge of German language will be seen as an advantage.
• Possibility to work, for small periods of time, abroad. Availability to travel for 3-4 days, on a 2-3 weeks’ notice time is expected.

We offer:

• Integration in an inspiring and effective team to work with and learn from.
• Initial and continuing training.
• Ensure a career full of variety with the possibility to move to different roles and face different challenges.
• Working remuneration in accordance with experience and technical capabilities.
• As part of an economic group headquartered in Portugal with branches in Europe, the possibility for interacting and working in a multi-cultural environment.

Place of Work: Arruda-dos-Vinhos/ Caparica, Portugal

 Applications:

Applicants should submit their CV and an application letter explaining their motivation for the job applying and how their profile fits the requirements advertised to careers@omnidea.net.