Electric Propulsion Engineer (m/f/d)
Morpheus SpaceDresden, Saxony, Germany
Posted July 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Morpheus Space develops high-performance electric propulsion systems for the new space economy, focusing on small-satellite and constellation operators. Their flagship GO-2 platform uses field-emission electric propulsion (FEEP) to provide 40 independent, redundant thrusters in a compact, plug-and-play package, delivering precision, efficiency, and reliability for tasks from orbit maintenance to deorbiting. By combining thoughtful innovation, practical engineering, and scalable manufacturing, Morpheus enables customers to navigate the congested, contested orbital environment while sustaining long-term mission success. Their emphasis on modularity, built-in redundancy, and plug-and-play integration sets them apart as a trusted partner for modern space mobility.
Job Description
Are you passionate about satellites, innovative technology and New Space? Do you want to be part of an international team and help shape the future of our planet as well as space? Do you want to evolve our groundbreaking propulsion systems?
Requirements
- M.Sc in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar
- Strong fundamentals in plasma physics, electric propulsion, or spacecraft propulsion
- Several years of experience in the design and testing of electric propulsion systems, bonus is having experience with FEEP (field emission electric propulsion)
- Experience with product development, having worked on products that have been used by customers
- Hands-on experience with vacuum systems and lab testing for hardware development
- Experience with data analysis, using python or similar tools
- Experience with test planning and writing technical reports
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and competitive compensation
- Flat hierarchies and the opportunity to develop personally and professionally
- The startup mentality: from an innovative mindset to joint team events
