Group Lead - Fluid System Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Description

Posted on: 
March 27, 2025

The Fluid & Propulsion Systems Department is responsible for the development of the launcher’s main engines, auxiliary propulsion, onboard fluid systems, as well as ground and test facilities fluid systems.

Within this department, the Fluid Systems team specifically focuses on:

  • Designing fluid systems based on functional needs, system architecture, and fluid selection for all company fluid systems (launcher, ground, and test facilities).
  • Choosing the appropriate components to meet the functional requirements.
  • Modeling system behavior to validate design choices.
  • Defining operation procedures for the fluid systems.
  • Ensuring safety and reliability across all designed systems.
  • Analyzing test results to verify system behavior and performance.
  • Optimizing existing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

As a Group Lead – Fluid System Engineer, you will play a dual role, combining technical expertise and managerial leadership. While actively contributing to the design and development of the launcher’s fluid systems, you will also be responsible for leading and structuring a team of 8 full-time engineers, ensuring efficient project execution, resource management, and talent development.

Responsibilities

Tasks and missions

Technical leadership and coordination

  • Oversee the design, development, and optimization of fluid systems for the launcher, ground, and test facilities.
  • Ensure that system functional needs, architecture, fluid selection, and component choices align with performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
  • Guide the team in system modeling, test analysis, and optimization to improve efficiency and robustness.
  • Ensure smooth coordination with other engineering teams, integrating fluid systems within the overall vehicle architecture.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmaps, in collaboration with the Department Head.
  • Team management

  • Lead, support, and mentor a team of engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, technical efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Define human and budgetary resource needs, in alignment with the Team Lead and company priorities.
  • Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development discussions, in coordination with HR.
  • Support the team’s skills development by identifying relevant training opportunities.
  • Oversee team well-being and engagement, including team-building initiatives and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Preferred experience and skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or energy engineering (or equivalent).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the aerospace, chemical, or energy industry (or similar), including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
  • Strong expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system modeling.
  • Knowledge of valves, pressure regulators, and industrial piping is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with modeling software (EcoSim), CAD tools (NX, Catia), CFD tools (Fluent, Star CCM+), and programming languages (Python, Matlab, Fortran) is highly appreciated.
  • Strong team leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Fluent in English (French is a plus).
  • What's next ?

    Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to careers@latitude.eu, you enter in our hiring process:

    • We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches
      with your aspirations;
    • You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future
      team leader, and our CEO or COO;
    • We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your
      expectations with your potential role;
    • You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with
      a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local
      development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their
      profile and a nursery for your children.

    Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to student@latitude.eu, you enter in our hiring process:

    • We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches
      with your aspirations;
    • You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future
      team leader, and our CEO or COO;
    • We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your
      expectations with your potential role;
    • You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with
      a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local
      development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their
      profile and a nursery for your children.

    Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to contact@astreoslaunch.com you enter in our hiring process:

    • We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches
      with your aspirations;
    • You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future
      team leader, and our CEO or COO;
    • We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your
      expectations with your potential role;
    • You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with
      a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local
      development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their
      profile and a nursery for your children.

    Perks & Benefits

    At Latitude, our success is powered by people and then technology. Collaboration and trust are the keys. This is why we ensure to have an inclusive workplace, accessible by everyone and supervised by a pro-active works council.  

    We provide :

    • Health insurance, provided by Kenko
    • Comprehensive teleworking policy
    • Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
    • Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)
    • Retirement plan under French law
    • Sick leave
    • 7 weeks of paid vacation (paid leave + RTT)

    We provide :

    • Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
    • Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)
    Apply now

    Job Description

    Posted on: 
    March 27, 2025

    The Fluid & Propulsion Systems Department is responsible for the development of the launcher’s main engines, auxiliary propulsion, onboard fluid systems, as well as ground and test facilities fluid systems.

    Within this department, the Fluid Systems team specifically focuses on:

    • Designing fluid systems based on functional needs, system architecture, and fluid selection for all company fluid systems (launcher, ground, and test facilities).
    • Choosing the appropriate components to meet the functional requirements.
    • Modeling system behavior to validate design choices.
    • Defining operation procedures for the fluid systems.
    • Ensuring safety and reliability across all designed systems.
    • Analyzing test results to verify system behavior and performance.
    • Optimizing existing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

    As a Group Lead – Fluid System Engineer, you will play a dual role, combining technical expertise and managerial leadership. While actively contributing to the design and development of the launcher’s fluid systems, you will also be responsible for leading and structuring a team of 8 full-time engineers, ensuring efficient project execution, resource management, and talent development.

    Responsibilities

    Tasks and missions

    Technical leadership and coordination

  • Oversee the design, development, and optimization of fluid systems for the launcher, ground, and test facilities.
  • Ensure that system functional needs, architecture, fluid selection, and component choices align with performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
  • Guide the team in system modeling, test analysis, and optimization to improve efficiency and robustness.
  • Ensure smooth coordination with other engineering teams, integrating fluid systems within the overall vehicle architecture.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmaps, in collaboration with the Department Head.
  • Team management

  • Lead, support, and mentor a team of engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, technical efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Define human and budgetary resource needs, in alignment with the Team Lead and company priorities.
  • Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development discussions, in coordination with HR.
  • Support the team’s skills development by identifying relevant training opportunities.
  • Oversee team well-being and engagement, including team-building initiatives and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Preferred experience and skills

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or energy engineering (or equivalent).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the aerospace, chemical, or energy industry (or similar), including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
  • Strong expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system modeling.
  • Knowledge of valves, pressure regulators, and industrial piping is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with modeling software (EcoSim), CAD tools (NX, Catia), CFD tools (Fluent, Star CCM+), and programming languages (Python, Matlab, Fortran) is highly appreciated.
  • Strong team leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Fluent in English (French is a plus).
  • What's next ?

    Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to latitude-recrutement@extend-consulting.com, you enter in our hiring process:

    • We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches
      with your aspirations;
    • You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future
      team leader, and our CEO or COO;
    • We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your
      expectations with your potential role;
    • You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with
      a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local
      development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their
      profile and a nursery for your children.

    Once you’ve submitted your resume and your cover letter to contact@astreoslaunch.com you enter in our hiring process:

    • We review your profile and offer you an interview if our job-offer matches
      with your aspirations;
    • You get the opportunity to discuss about your application with your future
      team leader, and our CEO or COO;
    • We give you a final answer and collaborate together to match your
      expectations with your potential role;
    • You join us in our HQ in Reims, France (45mn from Paris). We partner with
      a local housing agency to help you relocate. We also partner with local
      development agency to help your partner to find a nearby job matching their
      profile and a nursery for your children.

    Perks & Benefits

    At Latitude, our success is powered by people and then technology. Collaboration and trust are the keys. This is why we ensure to have an inclusive workplace, accessible by everyone and supervised by a pro-active works council.  

    We provide :

    • Health insurance, provided by Kenko
    • Comprehensive teleworking policy
    • Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
    • Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)
    • Retirement plan under French law
    • Sick leave
    • 7 weeks of paid vacation (paid leave + RTT)
    Apply now

    Description de l'entreprise

    Posté le :
    April 12, 2023

    The Fluid & Propulsion Systems Department is responsible for the development of the launcher’s main engines, auxiliary propulsion, onboard fluid systems, as well as ground and test facilities fluid systems.

    Within this department, the Fluid Systems team specifically focuses on:

    • Designing fluid systems based on functional needs, system architecture, and fluid selection for all company fluid systems (launcher, ground, and test facilities).
    • Choosing the appropriate components to meet the functional requirements.
    • Modeling system behavior to validate design choices.
    • Defining operation procedures for the fluid systems.
    • Ensuring safety and reliability across all designed systems.
    • Analyzing test results to verify system behavior and performance.
    • Optimizing existing systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

    As a Group Lead – Fluid System Engineer, you will play a dual role, combining technical expertise and managerial leadership. While actively contributing to the design and development of the launcher’s fluid systems, you will also be responsible for leading and structuring a team of 8 full-time engineers, ensuring efficient project execution, resource management, and talent development.

    Responsabilités

    Description du poste

    Technical leadership and coordination

  • Oversee the design, development, and optimization of fluid systems for the launcher, ground, and test facilities.
  • Ensure that system functional needs, architecture, fluid selection, and component choices align with performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
  • Guide the team in system modeling, test analysis, and optimization to improve efficiency and robustness.
  • Ensure smooth coordination with other engineering teams, integrating fluid systems within the overall vehicle architecture.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmaps, in collaboration with the Department Head.
  • Team management

  • Lead, support, and mentor a team of engineers and interns, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, technical efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • Define human and budgetary resource needs, in alignment with the Team Lead and company priorities.
  • Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and career development discussions, in coordination with HR.
  • Support the team’s skills development by identifying relevant training opportunities.
  • Oversee team well-being and engagement, including team-building initiatives and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Compétences et Qualités

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or energy engineering (or equivalent).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the aerospace, chemical, or energy industry (or similar), including experience in a leadership or coordination role.
  • Strong expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system modeling.
  • Knowledge of valves, pressure regulators, and industrial piping is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with modeling software (EcoSim), CAD tools (NX, Catia), CFD tools (Fluent, Star CCM+), and programming languages (Python, Matlab, Fortran) is highly appreciated.
  • Strong team leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Fluent in English (French is a plus).
  • Le processus de recrutement

    Après avoir soumis votre CV ainsi que votre lettre de motivation à l’adresse : careers@latitude.eu, vous intégrez le processus de recrutement :

    1.       Nous examinerons attentivement votre candidature et vous proposerons un premier entretien si cette dernière est retenue.

    2.     Mise en situation et étude de cas qui nous permettra d’en apprendre davantage sur vous et vos compétences.

    3.     Echange informel avec notre PDG, puis nous vous donnerons une réponse définitive, avant d’échanger plus en détails sur vos attentes et vos futures missions.

    4.     Vous rejoignez notre siège à Reims et nous vous accompagnerons tout au long de votre intégration. Nous sommes notamment en partenariat avec une agence immobilière ainsi qu’une agence de recrutement – dans le cas où votre partenaire de vie souhaiterait se réorienter professionnellement sur le bassin rémois. 

    Après avoir soumis votre CV ainsi que votre lettre de motivation à l’adresse : student@latitude.eu, vous intégrez le processus de recrutement :

    1.       Nous examinerons attentivement votre candidature et vous proposerons un premier entretien si cette dernière est retenue.

    2.     Mise en situation et étude de cas qui nous permettra d’en apprendre davantage sur vous et vos compétences.

    3.     Echange informel avec notre PDG, puis nous vous donnerons une réponse définitive, avant d’échanger plus en détails sur vos attentes et vos futures missions.

    4.     Vous rejoignez notre siège à Reims et nous vous accompagnerons tout au long de votre intégration. Nous sommes notamment en partenariat avec une agence immobilière ainsi qu’une agence de recrutement – dans le cas où votre partenaire de vie souhaiterait se réorienter professionnellement sur le bassin rémois. 

    Notre culture et nos avantages

    Chez Latitude, notre succès est propulsé par nos équipes, puis par la technologie. La collaboration et la confiance sont la clé. C’est pourquoi nous aspirons à proposer un espace de travail inclusif, accessible à tous et supervisé par un comité pro-actif.

    Nous proposons :

    - Politique de télétravail flexible.

    - Mutuelle Kenko

    - Congés payés : 5 semaines + RTT

    - Tickets restaurant

    - Aides financières aux moyens de transports éco-responsables

    We provide :

    • Health insurance, provided by Alan
    • Comprehensive teleworking policy
    • Financial incentives for sustainable modes of transportation
    • Tickets Restaurant (meal vouchers)
    • Retirement plan under French law
    • Sick leave
    • 7 weeks of paid vacation (paid leave + RTT)
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