About usAt PAVE Space, we are redefining in-space logistics with autonomous and mobile spacecraft. Our first mission is a kick stage, a vehicle that improves satellite deployment by accelerating orbit raising.As we accelerate our development, we are looking for a Turbomachinery lead to develop the first iterations of our rocket engine pump system. This person will have the responsibility to build on our team’s heritage and play a key role in the design, testing, and optimization of our propulsion system. This is an opportunity to have an impact by participating from the beginning in a big project and contributing to the design and development of a key subsystem.Who are you?<ul><li>You are passionate about space technology, and driven to contribute to the next generation of in-orbit mobility solutions.</li><li>You want to join an adventure from the beginning and contribute to its success.</li><li>You possess strong technical knowledge in propulsion systems, with a solid understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.</li><li>You have a practical mindset and you are dedicated to testing, iterating, and refining hardware in a real-world setting.</li><li>You are comfortable with taking ownership of key propulsion development tasks, from concept to testing.</li><li>You have previous experience in rocket engine turbomachinery.</li><li>You are able to focus on details, ensuring precision and reliability in everything you do.</li><li>You have experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment, where agility, adaptability, and problem-solving are essential.</li><li>Strong English communication skills are essential.</li></ul>What do we offer?<ul><li>A unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering Swiss space-tech company and help shape its future.</li><li>A dynamic, fast-growing startup environment where your contributions across various company verticals have a real impact.</li><li>Hands-on experience with propulsion system design, testing, and integration.</li><li>Cross-functional exposure, working with experts in GNC, mission design, and aerospace systems.</li><li>Personal and professional growth opportunities in one of the most exciting domains of aerospace.</li><li>The rare chance to work on rocket engines while surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Switzerland.</li></ul>What do we value?<ul><li>Technical Excellence – Precision and quality are at the core of everything we do.</li><li>Ownership &amp; Accountability – We take full responsibility for our work, ensuring mission success.</li><li>Hands-on Innovation – We move fast, test rigorously, and iterate to build the best solutions.</li><li>Learning &amp; Growth – Space is hard, and we embrace the challenge by learning at every step. We give and take feedback, even if it can be hard.</li></ul>

FoodLabs is a pan-European Early Stage VC investor and venture studio for food, sustainability, and health. We strongly believe that entrepreneurship holds the key to pushing the boundaries in the food industry. Based in Berlin and founded by Christophe F. Maire, FoodLabs has built and invested in more than 30 early-stage FoodTech companies since 2016. We&rsquo;re backing the most ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, who are committed to changing the world&rsquo;s largest industry. With a thesis-driven and purpose-for-growth approach, FoodLabs invests in companies along the entire value chain of the food industry - 'from earth to earth'. FoodLabs has been an early investor in some of the most seminal, fastest-growing European FoodTech startups including Infarm, Meatable, Mushlabs, Sanity Group, Formo and Gorillas. In our FoodLabs studio we identify new opportunities to change the food industry, along with the most daring entrepreneurs and scientists that have what it takes to empower the transformation.

Turbomachinery Lead (gn) @ SpaceTech Venture, Lausanne

About usAt PAVE Space, we are redefining in-space logistics with autonomous and mobile spacecraft. Our first mission is a kick stage, a vehicle that improves satellite deployment by accelerating orbit raising.As we accelerate our development, we are looking for a Turbomachinery lead to develop the first iterations of our rocket engine pump system. This person will have the responsibility to build on our team’s heritage and play a key role in the design, testing, and optimization of our propulsion system. This is an opportunity to have an impact by participating from the beginning in a big project and contributing to the design and development of a key subsystem.Who are you?<ul><li>You are&nbsp;passionate about space technology, and driven to contribute to the next generation of in-orbit mobility solutions.</li><li>You want to join an adventure from the beginning and contribute to its success.</li><li>You possess&nbsp;strong technical knowledge&nbsp;in propulsion systems, with a solid understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.</li><li>You have a&nbsp;practical mindset&nbsp;and you are dedicated to&nbsp;testing, iterating, and refining&nbsp;hardware in a real-world setting.</li><li>You are comfortable with&nbsp;taking ownership&nbsp;of key propulsion development tasks, from concept to testing.</li><li>You have previous experience in rocket engine turbomachinery.</li><li>You are able to focus on details, ensuring precision and reliability in everything you do.</li><li>You have experience working in a&nbsp;fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment, where agility, adaptability, and problem-solving are essential.</li><li>Strong&nbsp;English communication skills&nbsp;are essential.</li></ul>What do we offer?<ul><li>A unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering Swiss space-tech company and help shape its future.</li><li>A dynamic, fast-growing startup environment where your contributions across various company verticals have a real impact.</li><li>Hands-on experience&nbsp;with propulsion system design, testing, and integration.</li><li>Cross-functional exposure, working with experts in GNC, mission design, and aerospace systems.</li><li>Personal and professional growth opportunities&nbsp;in one of the most exciting domains of aerospace.</li><li>The rare chance to work on rocket engines while surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Switzerland.</li></ul>What do we value?<ul><li>Technical Excellence&nbsp;– Precision and quality are at the core of everything we do.</li><li>Ownership &amp; Accountability&nbsp;– We take full responsibility for our work, ensuring mission success.</li><li>Hands-on Innovation&nbsp;– We move fast, test rigorously, and iterate to build the best solutions.</li><li>Learning &amp; Growth&nbsp;– Space is hard, and we embrace the challenge by learning at every step. We give and take feedback, even if it can be hard.</li></ul>

Turbomachinery Lead (gn) @ SpaceTech Venture, Lausanne

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