Careers at FAST

Build the systems
that make speed matter.

Join an Italian aerospace company developing propulsion, autonomous flight systems, and mission-driven capabilities for aerospace, defense, and space.

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01

Engineering depth

Work across propulsion, aerodynamics, autonomy, structures, software, and system integration.

02

Real hardware

Move from analysis to manufacturing, ground testing, and flight, using data to drive every iteration.

03

Italian roots. European scope.

Based in Milan and connected to specialist laboratories, suppliers, and industrial partners across Europe.

Work at FAST

Small team.
Direct responsibility.

FAST combines the pace of a focused engineering company with the rigor of aerospace development. You will work close to hardware and data, moving between analysis, design, procurement, integration, and test while collaborating with specialist laboratories, suppliers, and industrial partners across Europe. The work spans propulsion and autonomous systems for aerospace, defense, and space missions.

FAST Aerospace team at work Ramjet test preparation Ground test infrastructure
Disciplines

Where you
can contribute.

01

Propulsion

Ramjet and turbine-based propulsion, combustion, injection, thermal management, intake and nozzle integration, ground testing, and flight integration.

02

Aerodynamics & flight mechanics

High-speed vehicle design, CFD, aeroheating, stability, flight mechanics, and control-surface sizing, supported by simulation and test data.

03

Avionics, GNC & autonomy

Flight computers, sensors, telemetry, navigation, guidance, and real-time control for autonomous demonstrators and operationally relevant platforms.

04

Structures & manufacturing

Lightweight structures, high-temperature materials, thermal protection, composite manufacturing, and integration for demanding flight environments.

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Software & test systems

Embedded firmware, test automation, data acquisition, simulation tools, control systems, and engineering data pipelines that connect hardware and analysis.

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Systems engineering & operations

Requirements, interfaces, integration, safety, test readiness, and ground and flight operations across experimental platforms and future aerospace and defense systems.

Profile

What makes
a fit.

Technical depth

Understand the physics, trade-offs, and failure modes behind the systems you own.

Builder mentality

Close the loop from concept and CAD to procurement, assembly, testing, and the next design change.

Ownership and clarity

Take responsibility for outcomes and communicate decisions clearly across teams, suppliers, laboratories, institutions, and partners.

Opportunities

Open positions

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