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Currently recruiting

Propulsion department

Number of open positions: 8

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Welcome to the Propulsion Department, where we're all about building the engines that make rockets go whoosh and zoom through the sky! As part of our team, you'll dive into the exciting world of combustion chambers, injectors, feed systems and igniters — all the components that propel liquid rockets to space! Here, we're hands-on in every step of the process, from designing and simulating to building and testing our engines from scratch. Join us and help us ensure safe and controlled explosions to propel our rocket through the air!

 

​​Responsibilities

  • Design, production and testing of thrust chambers, feed systems, main propellant valves, and ignition systems

  • Develop engine simulation software to analyze combustion processes, determine key propulsion parameters, and simulate engine performance

  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate the propulsion system into the overall rocket structure

  • Develop practical skills in welding, lathe work, CNC machining, 3D-printing, process piping, power tools, and more

  • Utilize tools such as CFD, CAM, CAD, FEM and FEA for design and analysis purposes

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We offer you …

  • Invaluable work experience with exciting and complex technical projects

  • Technical courses, both internal and external

  • Access to an open workspace, including lab and workshop facilities

  • Networking in both academia and the industry

  • Potential job opportunities

  • New friendships and unforgettable experiences

  • ​Being part of an aspiring social environment

  • Rockets - because some dreams are meant to be launched!

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​We expect you to …

  • Actively participate in team meetings, workshops and project discussions

  • Take responsibility and ownership of your work

  • Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

  • Embrace challenges and learn from setbacks

  • Learn new skills and technologies

  • Enjoy the thrill of building rockets!

Interested in joining us?

Our department is now accepting applications and we are looking for dedicated students to join our team!


Application Deadline: 1st of September 2024, 23:59


Application Process:

Complete the application form here and upload your CV and a motivation letter answering the following questions:

  • How do your skills, ambitions, and interests align with this position?

  • What kind of challenges do you find motivating?

  • How do you envision yourself contributing to our projects?

 

 

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview after the application deadline.


Office Location:

  • Fysisk Institutt, Blindern.

Work Hours:

  • Approximately 15 hours per week, with flexible options.

Duration:

  • A minimum commitment of two semesters.


Prerequisites:

  • Must be enrolled as a student at a higher education institution in Oslo. We are accepting bachelors (across all years), 1st year masters and one-year programmes/single subjects students.

  • Able to commit to the given working hours.

  • Motivated and interested in learning new things! Our experience shows that almost anything can be learned if you have the interest and the willingness to dive into it.


If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to join@portalspace.no

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