ppDarwin Space are currently hiring for a Fluidics Systems Engineer on behalf of a business in Madrid. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liContinued mechanical and functional development of the ATHENA PMU, including reliability improvements and production-readiness work. /li liDeveloping and qualifying the in-vacuum propellant filling setup, including outgassing protocols, contamination control and fill calibration procedures. /li liCharacterising PMU performance: flow delivery, pressure stability, gas management and fill accuracy. /li liWriting and maintaining test procedures, assembly instructions and qualification documentation. /li liWorking closely with the thruster and power electronics teams during integrated testing and firing campaigns. /li liContributing to make-vs-buy decisions and supplier interactions for PMU components. /li /ul h3Qualifications Skills /h3 ul liBackground in vacuum systems engineering, precision fluidics, analytical instrumentation, or a closely related field, demonstrated either through industry experience or research. /li liHands-on experience handling sensitive or reactive liquids (hygroscopic,



conductive, or corrosive media) in a laboratory or production context. /li liFamiliarity with vacuum hardware: pumping systems, pressure measurement at low ranges, outgassing characterisation, leak detection. /li liExperience designing or assembling precision sealed systems (seals, fittings, polymer-to-metal interfaces). /li liRigorous experimental habits: clear documentation, awareness of contamination sources, systematic troubleshooting. /li liComfortable working in a small team where the scope of your role will evolve. /li liProficiency in mechanical CAD (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent). /li liDirect experience with ionic liquids or electrochemical systems. /li liFamiliarity with space environmental requirements (thermal vacuum, ECSS or NASA outgassing standards). /li liExperience with low-pressure pneumatic proof testing and pressure system compliance. /li liBackground in microfluidics, MEMS, or lab-on-chip systems. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Fluid Systems Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Darwin Recruitment
📍 Madrid