About the position
Valiant Space is an in-space propulsion company based in Brisbane, Australia.
The company designs, manufactures, and tests non-toxic thrusters, space-rated valves, and full propulsion systems for small satellites.
The company is continually growing and is onboarding recent staff and increasing its product line.
This is an exciting time to become a part of Valiant Space and our journey!
We are currently looking for a
Propulsion Test Engineer
to join our team for a fast-paced, hands-on position that will give you the chance to test spaceflight hardware!
Responsibilities
Design, operate, and maintain test rigs across Valiant's entire product range, including thrusters, valves, propellant tanks, satellite structures, etc.
Lead the testing campaigns of propulsion systems and components throughout all stages of qualification and acceptance before spaceflight
Development of testing processes and procedures




Support broader engineering efforts in both product design and ground support equipment
Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
Ability to work autonomously in a demanding startup atmosphere
Proficient with Autodesk Fusion360 or equivalent CAD packages
Proficient with test data acquisition software (Labview preferred)
Experience with pressure equipment / fittings
Excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Up to 3-5 years of relevant aerospace experience in testing (ideally of space propulsion systems / components)
Experience with numerous scripting and programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python, Matlab).
Experience working with space standards and requirements
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📌 Propulsion Test Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Valiant Space
📍 Brisbane