Turbomachinery Engineer

General Mission

As a Turbomachinery Engineer within the Propulsion team, you will contribute to all development activities related to the fluid systems of turbopumps, from the initial design and simulation phase through to the assessment of deviations in manufactured parts, and ultimately to the validation of your work through test campaigns.

You will work closely with the Propulsion team, as well as with the Integration and Test teams. You will ensure that the turbopump systems developed by the company fully meet the specifications of the higher-level engine systems.

You will implement a rigorous verification and validation approach. You will also be responsible for collecting and centralizing the company’s calculation and design standards, processes, and lessons learned related to turbopump systems, ensuring their application across the department.

You will summarize and share the results of your analyses and simulations with the rest of the team so that they can build on them to further develop and improve their systems.

Main Activities

• Perform the fluid calculations and simulations, including CFD analyses, required for the design of turbopump components.
• Summarize your work in the form of technical reports and calculation notes in accordance with company standards.
• Communicate the results of your analysis, highlighting the associated conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide technical support for the development of integrated engine systems.
• Define and plan the tests required to validate models and simulations.
• Take part in turbomachinery system test campaigns, including preparation, monitoring, and results analysis.
• Monitor changes to turbomachinery components and the related specifications at launcher system level.
• Carry out technology watch activities on developments and advances in the field.

Your Profile

• Proficiency in CFD simulation tools.
• Good command of 0D / 1D models.
• Experience in the design and sizing of rotating machinery, such as pumps and turbines.
• Comfortable working with performance maps.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for pumps and turbines.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Skills in 3D modelling / CAD.
• Basic knowledge of structural mechanics and vibrations.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems.
• Rigorous, analytical, and pragmatic approach.

You have 3 to 5 years of experience in turbomachinery, propulsion, or complex fluid systems. Experience in the space, aerospace, or energy sector would be a plus.

About Latitude and the Recruitment Process

Perks & Benefits

At Latitude, we believe that building a launcher is a collective adventure, one that requires excellence, trust, and a healthy work environment. We offer a work setting designed to support both performance and well-being, including:

• A structured training and development plan to support skills development throughout your career, including technical expertise, project management, leadership, and soft skills.
• Financial incentives for sustainable transportation.
• Meal vouchers.
• Remote work, on average up to 2 days per week for eligible roles.
• Regular team and company-wide events, as well as support for employee-led initiatives.
• A friendly workplace with social spaces, free tea and coffee, and Latitude merch to welcome you on board.

An International and Open-Minded Environment

Latitude is an international company operating in an English-French speaking environment. English is essential for working at Latitude, as many of our projects, tools, and interactions are international. If you are not fully fluent yet, no worries: what matters most is your openness and willingness to improve. Language courses, in French or English, can be part of the journey. We value diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, and we believe it strengthens both our teams and our engineering.

Relocation Support

For full-time candidates relocating, especially those coming from abroad and needing additional support, we work with specialized relocation partners to help with:

• Housing search.
• Visa and residence permit processes, including support for your family when applicable.
• Understanding the French administrative system.

Our HR team will also be there to guide you throughout the process.

What's Next?

Once you have submitted your application, including your resume and cover letter, you enter our hiring process. First, we review your profile and schedule a short call of approximately 30 minutes to better understand your current situation, motivations, and expectations for the role, while also presenting the next steps. If there is a mutual fit, you will meet with the Head of Department and a member of the HR team for an interview lasting approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. Depending on the position, a technical test may also be part of the process. Some roles may include a second interview with a peer and/or a C-level leader. For on-site interviews, you may also have the opportunity to meet the team and visit our facilities and factory. We then share our final decision and discuss together how the role, responsibilities, and conditions can best match your expectations and our needs.

Our goal is to provide a supportive and respectful recruitment experience, giving you the right environment to express your skills, personality, and full potential.