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 worlds 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 RAMS Engineer in Toulouse.

About the role:
As a 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert leadership: Leverage your extensive experience to guide and mentor other engineers in RAMS principles and best practices.
• Drive innovation: Develop and implement advanced RAMS methodologies to address the unique challenges of complex space systems.
• Influence critical decisions: Provide expert guidance and analysis and recommendations to shape design choices and ensure mission success.
• Champion a culture of safety: Promote a proactive approach to risk management and foster a deep understanding of RAMS throughout the organization.
• Stay at the forefront of the field: Contribute to industry advancements by staying abreast of the latest research and technologies in space system safety.
• Develop and implement the Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) processes for our products including ARCOS KRONOS and UNYX.
• Perform reliability analysis including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to identify potential failure modes their causes and their impacts on system performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine (LPRE) launch operation system testing and subsystem testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design engineers systems engineers and quality engineers to incorporate RAMS requirements into the design and development process.
• Establish and maintain RAMS documentation including reliability and safety standards procedures guidelines and reports.
• Monitor and analyze system performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement reliability and safety enhancements.
• Participate in verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with RAMS requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies and certification agencies to ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards.
• Stay up to date with industry advancements best practices and emerging trends in RAMS engineering applying them to enhance reliability availability maintainability and safety.
• Performing trade-offs and redundancy optimization studies.
• Generate documentation for formal program development reviews.

What you need to be successful:

• Masters degree in a relevant engineering field
• Strong understanding of RAMS principles methodologies and techniques.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in RAMS engineering with a strong focus on space systems and a deep understanding of mission-critical requirements.
• Familiarity with safety analysis techniques including hazard analysis and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of reliability analysis methods such as FMEA and FTA.
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts and practices
• Experience in the implementation of ECSS standards or other relevant standards (such as ISO 9001 ISO 26262 MIL-STD-882 ECSS-Q-ST-30 Dependability and ECSS-Q-ST-40 Safety)
• Technical mastery: In-depth knowledge of space system architectures subsystems and operational environments.
• Leadership qualities: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams foster collaboration and drive consensus.
• Commitment to excellence: A passion for space exploration and a dedication to delivering safe reliable and high-performing space systems.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of RAMS activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• RAMS software tools and simulation software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively convey RAMS concepts to stakeholders.
• Strong documentation skills to create clear and comprehensive RAMS reports and documentation.
• Experience in managing complex projects
• Time management and organizational skills to meet project deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluency in English

Other useful skills:

• Hands-on and in-depth experience with development of rocket engines or launch vehicle hardware
• Experience in the use of Collaborative Engineering tools (i.e. Valispace CDP4 OCDT)

Not hitting every requirement Research suggests that some people tend to hesitate when it comes to job applications if they dont meet all the desired qualifications. Here at Pangea Aerospace were committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity inclusivity and authenticity. So if youre enthusiastic about this role but your prior experience doesnt 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 teams 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!