PAVE Space SA

🚀 Getting a sense of scale! Our propulsion team has been hard at work designing the first iteration of our Thrust Chamber Assembly. To get a sense of scale and verify basic interfaces, they have printed a 1:1 mockup in plastic. Of course, this is a mockup of the atmospheric version of our engine, which does not include the large nozzle extension that we will use on the vacuum version of our engine. Once the design has been reviewed and validated, we will be able to move forward with manufacturing the first TCA. 🔧 #Propulsion #Mockup #Rocket #Engine #Manufacturing #Design #Engineering Join us → jobs.pave.space/jobs

Hardware-in-the-loop testing is starting! 🕹️ Our software and GNC team members have been hard at work on the Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setup that connects our simulation to functional hardware. A dedicated computer runs the vehicle simulation, the GNC board executes the algorithms in real time, commands are sent to the thrust vector control actuators, and actuator positions feed back into the simulation, closing the loop. This test stand lets us validate our infrastructure, interfaces, and edge cases safely before moving further in the design of our GNC algorithms and GNC computer. This is a big milestone for our team! Stay tuned for clips from the lab! #HardwareInTheLoop #GNC #TVC #Avionics #Aerospace #Testing Join us → jobs.pave.space/jobs

Igniter testing complete! 🚀🔥 This summer, our propulsion team put multiple igniter designs through their paces, validating concepts that could be used to ignite our main engine. These tests have been extremely valuable to understand which parameters have the largest influence on the reliability of our prototype. #Igniter #Testing #Propulsion #Workshop #Engineering #Data Join us → jobs.pave.space/jobs

We’re growing fast! 🚀 If you want to take ownership of your work and contribute directly to shaping the future of space transportation, this is the moment to join us. We have new positions open: • Kickstage Mission Manager: tinyurl.com/yvhjyt62 • Head of Testing: tinyurl.com/ja4usvd7 • Lead Combustion Engineer: tinyurl.com/3wj3rb4c • Propulsion Test Engineer Intern: tinyurl.com/mu7d2drw • And more at:  jobs.pave.space/jobs And other job offerings are on the way: stay tuned if you’d like to be part of our journey! #career #job #mission #space #engineering

First PCB successfully tested! 🛠️ Last month, we completed the design of the first prototype for our main board. Just a few weeks later, the board has been manufactured and assembled and is now undergoing functionality tests. This first prototype allows our team to quickly assess the performance of the board before moving onto the next iteration. It also allows us to start testing the software that will run on this board. Using a triple modular redundant (TMR) architecture allows for single fault tolerance on the avionics of our kickstage. ⚡ Reaching hardware tests this early in development helps us move faster into the next design cycle and better understand hardware limitations. 🔄 #PCB #hardware #development #iterating #avionics

We are expanding our team!  🚀 We are looking out for bright talents and motivated individuals who want to be part of our journey. We are just getting started and the development of our large kickstage is moving fast! If you want to take ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-moving team, now is the time to apply. We have several positions already open here:  - Lead Combustion Engineer: tinyurl.com/3wj3rb4c - Propulsion Test Engineer: tinyurl.com/3nvwx7xe - Propulsion Test Engineer Intern: tinyurl.com/mu7d2drw More open positions are coming, so keep an eye on our job listings if you would like to join us! jobs.pave.space/jobs #career #job #mission #space #engineering

See you at the #WSBW! 🌍 We’re heading to Paris for the World Space Business Week, taking place on September 10–19, 2025. If you’d like to explore collaboration opportunities or learn more about what we’re working on, let’s connect! Reach out if you would like to schedule a meeting, we’d be happy to chat! Looking forward to seeing you there! 🚀 #WSBW25 #Aerospace #Collaboration #Partners #Space

Ignition achieved! 🔥 Following the catalyst tests that we ran on our stand, we quickly moved on to firing the prototype of the igniter for our main engine. This igniter runs on HTP and RP-1, the same propellant that we intend to use for our main engine. In this campaign, we’re validating the igniter concept and building operational experience with the propellants. Current tests focus on valve timing and chamber pressure variations to assess performance and reliability. 🚀 #Ignition #Propellant #Rocket #Engine #Testing #Firing

Orbit raising in less than 24 hours 🚀 We’re currently developing Europe’s first heavy-class #kickstage! Designed to precisely deliver more than 4 tons of payload into GEO and beyond. By delivering our customer’s #satellites to their exact destination, our solution reduces commissioning time from six months to just 24 hours, while preserving onboard propellant and extending mission lifespans  🛰️ Our main engine is designed to be restartable, allowing us to deliver our customers to very specific orbits with high accuracy, to enable long-duration missions without boil-off concerns. Stay tuned to learn more about our development!🚀 #Space #Mobility #Spacecraft #Engine #Startup