Chemical Propulsion Laboratory (CPL) jobs and careers

About Chemical Propulsion Laboratory (CPL)

The Chemical Propulsion Laboratory (CPL), affiliated with the School of Engineering Sciences and Technologies at the University of Brasília (FCTE-UnB), is dedicated to research, development, and innovation in rocket propulsion and jet engine systems. It operates at the interface between academia and industry, promoting technology transfer and the training of highly qualified professionals in the aerospace field. Its mission is to consolidate a center of excellence that strengthens collaboration among the university, government agencies, and the industrial sector, fostering innovative technological solutions and the education of propulsion specialists based on advanced research and rigorous experimentation. CPL maintains strong ties with the aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, energy, and software engineering programs at FCTE, providing educational support, conducting cutting-edge research, and offering specialized services. Its main areas of activity include: • Hybrid, liquid, and ramjet propulsion • Advanced numerical simulations • Rocket engine design, manufacturing, and testing • Thrust vector control systems • Formulation and characterization of hybrid fuels • Active cooling techniques for rocket engines The laboratory participates in strategic projects within the Brazilian Space Program, in partnership with institutions such as the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB), CNPq, FAPDF, FAPESP, FAPERGS, and Finep. It also collaborates with the Capital Rocket Team, encouraging student participation in international competitions and promoting technological innovation. CPL plays a key role in advancing research and developing critical aerospace propulsion technologies, contributing to Brazil’s scientific and technological progress.