Job Description

About the position n

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 new staff and increasing its product line.

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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 quick-paced, hands-on position that will give you the chance to test spaceflight hardware!

Responsibilities n

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- Design, operate, and maintain test rigs across Valiant's entire product range, including thrusters, valves, propellant tanks, satellite structures, etc.
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- Lead the testing campaigns of propulsion systems and components throughout all stages of qualification and acceptance before spaceflight
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- Development of testing processes and procedures
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- Support broader engineering efforts in both product design and ground support equipment
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Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience nn
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
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- Ability to work autonomously in a demanding startup atmosphere
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- Proficient with Autodesk Fusion360 or equivalent CAD packages
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- Proficient with test data acquisition software (Labview preferred)
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- Experience with pressure equipment / fittings
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- Excellent communication and time management skills
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- Excellent attention to detail
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Desired Qualifications, Skills, and Experience nn
- Up to 3-5 years of relevant aerospace experience in testing (ideally of space propulsion systems / components)
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- Experience with numerous scripting and programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python, Matlab).
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- Experience working with space standards and requirements
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📌 Propulsion Test Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Valiant Space
📍 Brisbane