Deep Technology
Work on ramjet propulsion, high-speed aerodynamics, flight software, and integrated aerospace systems. Simulation matters, but the objective is always hardware that can be built, tested, and improved.
Real Hardware
FAST is built around test-led development: ground campaigns, subscale demonstrators, avionics benches, propulsion rigs, and flight vehicles. Engineering decisions are measured against data, not assumptions.
Milan · Italy
Based in Milan, FAST operates within Italy's aerospace and deep-tech ecosystem while collaborating with leading European research and test partners, including DLR and Politecnico di Milano.
FAST Aerospace is developing a staged technology roadmap for European high-speed flight: from ramjet ground-test infrastructure and subscale drones to supersonic demonstrators and, ultimately, a reusable air-launch architecture. Each step is designed to raise technology readiness through measured data and progressive system integration.
At this stage, every person can shape the architecture. There are few layers between analysis, design reviews, procurement, test preparation, and hardware. If you want direct responsibility on complex aerospace systems, this is the environment for you.
Design, analysis, and testing of the Crossbow ramjet architecture: combustion, injection, flame stabilisation, thermal management, inlet interactions, and nozzle integration. Work supports ground campaigns and the progressive path toward flight demonstration.
High-speed vehicle design, external aerodynamics, aeroheating, stability, and control-surface sizing for demonstrators across the FAST roadmap. CFD, reduced-order models, and test data are used together to guide design decisions.
Flight computers, sensors, telemetry, navigation, and real-time control software for autonomous demonstrators. Work begins on subscale platforms and avionics benches, then scales toward supersonic and high-speed flight vehicles.
Lightweight airframe structures, high-temperature materials, thermal protection concepts, composite manufacturing, and integration methods for vehicles exposed to demanding aerodynamic and propulsion environments.
Embedded firmware, test automation, data acquisition, control systems, simulation tools, and engineering data pipelines. Software at FAST connects test stands, drones, avionics, propulsion hardware, and analysis workflows.
Requirements, interfaces, integration planning, test readiness, safety processes, and ground operations across REC, MiniDart, StratoDart, and future HyperDart activities. Systems work connects propulsion, airframe, avionics, and mission objectives.
We value people who understand the physics, the engineering trade-offs, and the failure modes behind the systems they own. Depth matters because the work spans analysis, design, manufacturing, testing, and iteration.
Theory gets you to the starting line. We look for engineers who close the loop: from concept to CAD, from procurement to assembly, from test data to the next design change.
At FAST, ownership means defining the problem clearly, making sound engineering decisions, and following through until the work is tested or integrated. Initiative is expected; alignment is essential.
Clear technical communication is part of the engineering process. We work with internal teams, suppliers, laboratories, institutions, and partners, so decisions must be documented, justified, and easy to act on.
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