Systems & RAMS Engineer

About Pangea Propulsion:

We are a company dedicated to developing advanced propulsion systems for the space industry based on three key principles: high efficiency, sustainability, and reusability. We are revolutionizing the space industry with ground-breaking innovations that allow us to offer the best performance to cost propulsion systems.

Our goal is to be the propulsion provider for the next generation of spacecraft, which is essential to meet demands and compete in the booming space market of the next decade.

We are a passionate, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space propulsion technology.

We have already made history by successfully testing the world's first 3D-printed Methalox Aerospike engine, marking a significant milestone for the space industry.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our international teams in Barcelona and Toulouse. We want to be a key player in improving diversity in the Aerospace sector as, in Pangea, we believe that diversity (gender, age, race, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, culture, etc.) is a key to success. Within Pangea, everyone can grow with the same opportunities. We encourage you to apply. Individually we are different, but together we are an amazing team!

We are looking for a Systems & RAMS Engineer in Toulouse .

About the role:

As a Systems & RAMS Engineer at Pangea Propulsion, your mission is to ensure the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of our aerospace systems throughout their lifecycle. You will play a crucial role in the design, analysis, and implementation of robust RAMS processes and practices, contributing to the success of our space missions and the safety of our operations.

We’re looking for an engineer that is both capable and comfortable of teaching our team about RAMS engineering, and who is able to explain the concepts in a down-to-earth, straightforward, and understandable manner to our engineers, in order to effectively implement RAMS as a concept at Pangea Propulsion. You would also guide and consult the team continuously throughout projects to ensure that RAMS considerations are being taken into account for the system design and mentoring the team in how to do so. As such you would be expected to have a great deal of soft skills and a willingness to proactively engage with the rest of the team. You would be the only dedicated RAMS engineer at the company, and as such you should be prepared to simplify your methods where needed to fit a smaller team with aggressive timelines, and to independently define the best course of action.

You would be part of the systems team at Pangea Propulsion, and as such you would be expected to occasionally also deal with general systems engineering related topics, ranging from defining functional breakdowns of systems, defining and maintaining validation & verification plans, structuring of system requirements, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Collaboration

• Guide and mentor engineers in RAMS principles and best practices
• Foster a culture of safety and proactive risk management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RAMS into design and development and shape the design choices through expert recommendations

2. Analysis & Process Development

• Develop and implement advanced RAMS methodologies for space systems, including Pangea’s product lines
• Perform reliability analyses (FMEA, FTA), risk assessments, and hazard analyses
• Conduct hazard analyses for launch operations and system testing

3. Compliance & Documentation

• Establish and maintain RAMS documentation, standards, and reports
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards
• Participate in verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with RAMS requirements

4. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Perform trade-off and redundancy optimization studies
• Monitor system performance and implement reliability enhancements
• Stay updated on industry advancements and apply emerging trends

What you need to be successful:

1.Technical Expertise

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field
• Strong understanding of RAMS principles, methodologies, and techniques, as well as systems engineering concepts and practices
• Knowledge of reliability and safety analysis methods (FMEA, FTA, hazard analysis)

2. Experience & Standards

• Minimum 3 years of RAMS engineering experience, especially in space systems
• Familiarity with applicable ECSS, ISO, and MIL-STD standards, and other relevant standards
• Experience with RAMS software tools and simulation software

3. Leadership & Communication

• Ability to guide and mentor teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Strong documentation skills for clear and comprehensive RAMS reports

4. Project & Personal Skills

· Ability to work independently and take ownership of RAMS activities throughout the entire project lifecycle

• Time management and organizational skills to meet deadlines
• Commitment to excellence and a passion for next-generation space propulsion
• Fluency in English and French

Other useful skills:

· In-depth knowledge of space system architectures, subsystems, and operational environments, especially for rocket engines or launch vehicle hardware.

Not hitting every requirement? Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they don't meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace, we're committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity. So, if you're enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification mentioned in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You might just be the ideal candidate for this position or other opportunities within our organization.

More about us…

We are an international and very multicultural team. Our work is guided by these core values:

Teamwork : We strive to work together as an aligned team towards our common goals.

Respect & tolerance : we value people with integrity that treat other people with respect. We enjoy having diverse views to enrich the debate and take better decisions.

Passion for growth : we are passionate about space and about being pioneers; also, we value personal and organizational growth aiming to a constant improvement.

Sustainability : because a long-term vision and strategy is not possible if sustainability is not in the team’s core values.

Daring : we do things that sometimes seem impossible, but we always go the extra mile to find a path to do them and we are ready to take the necessary risks to achieve our goals.

If this sounds good to you and you want to join the New Space revolution, we really want to meet you!