Propulsion Development Working Student
GATE Space
Vienna, Austria
Posted on Oct 3, 2024
About Us
At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience developing rocket engines, our team is chasing the dream of a thriving economy in space and tackling space engineering problems with a rapid prototyping philosophy. We focus on the development of two products: The GATE Jetpack – a plug-and-play mobility solution for satellite missions – and the GATE Thruster – the world’s first chemical propulsion system capable of highly responsive deep throttling and differential thrust stabilization.
At GATE Space, we are committed to workforce diversity, equality and inclusion. We want to build a diverse team and welcome and value all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
About Your Role
As a Propulsion Development Working Student at GATE Space, you will be supporting propulsion system and ground support equipment design as well as manufacturing preparation, focusing on both 3D CAD design and technical drawings. You’ll contribute to fluid system, mechatronic and structural engineering, including breadboarding and analysis. This hands-on role requires relevant skills and offers the opportunity to gain experience and contribute to cutting-edge propulsion development in a fast-paced environment.
Your Primary Tasks
Apprenticeship, finished or ongoing studies in the field of Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience Industry experience or experience as part of a student engineering team in as many of the following areas:
We are looking for an intern (15 - 20h per week), starting as soon as possible. This role is in-person in Vienna, Austria with occasional travel to Lower Austria.
About Your Benefits
At GATE Space, we develop green, chemical in-space propulsion solutions for the NewSpace economy. Drawing on years of experience developing rocket engines, our team is chasing the dream of a thriving economy in space and tackling space engineering problems with a rapid prototyping philosophy. We focus on the development of two products: The GATE Jetpack – a plug-and-play mobility solution for satellite missions – and the GATE Thruster – the world’s first chemical propulsion system capable of highly responsive deep throttling and differential thrust stabilization.
At GATE Space, we are committed to workforce diversity, equality and inclusion. We want to build a diverse team and welcome and value all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
About Your Role
As a Propulsion Development Working Student at GATE Space, you will be supporting propulsion system and ground support equipment design as well as manufacturing preparation, focusing on both 3D CAD design and technical drawings. You’ll contribute to fluid system, mechatronic and structural engineering, including breadboarding and analysis. This hands-on role requires relevant skills and offers the opportunity to gain experience and contribute to cutting-edge propulsion development in a fast-paced environment.
Your Primary Tasks
- Establish 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
- Support prototyping of hardware for propulsion systems and ground support equipment.
- Hands on work during breadboarding and test campaigns.
- Support trade-offs and selection of hardware components.
- Take ownership of work packages in the field of fluid system, mechatronic and structural design.
- Experience in 3D CAD design and manufacturing drawings.
- Experience in fluid systems, mechatronics and or structural design.
- Experience with design for manufacture.
- Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping processes (additive manufacturing, metalworking, hardware assembly, etc.).
- [Optional but desired] Work experience in the aerospace industry.
- [Optional but desired] Familiarity with industry regulations and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to evolving priorities.
We are looking for an intern (15 - 20h per week), starting as soon as possible. This role is in-person in Vienna, Austria with occasional travel to Lower Austria.
About Your Benefits
- First row seat in the development and implementation of a space mission
- Opportunity to participate in a fast-growing space technology company
- Attractive compensation package of €18,700 gross per year for 20 hours per week (exceeding compensation depending on qualifications)
- Other perks such as free lunch at the office every day, free public transit ticket, etc.
- Flexible working time arrangements
