CAD Design Senior Engineer
The Exploration Company
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
We want you as a talented CAD designer to help us in our mission by modelling the physical architecture of our spacecraft.
You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:
● To contribute to the definition of our overall vehicle architecture
● To contribute to the detailed definition of our vehicle
Your main tasks are the following :
To build the CAD physical models of the vehicles and their sub-systems on NX (Siemens CAD tool) or equivalent and contribute to the choices in terms of overall architecture, aeroshape, equipment accommodation and main materials
To lead the design of aerospace components and systems using advanced CAD software
To maturate the CAD models by adjusting the architecture, accommodation, structure materials and thicknesses based on the outcomes of the thermo-mechanical computation loops and system trade-offs
To collaborate closely with thermal and structural analysts, materials and manufacturing engineers to ensure compliance of the physical architecture with the mission environments and manufacturing constraints
To ensure the configuration management of the CAD models
To manage the vehicle structure mass budget aided by the CAD model, and tracked in the overall system database
To contribute to co-engineering sessions with the mission analysis, propulsion, avionics, GNC and system engineers, by sharing guidelines or orders of magnitude in order to converge on the feasibility of a solution, based on engineering feeling or simplified analytical approach
To define the volume allocations and clearances specifications towards the vehicle sub systems
To contribute to the improvement of CAD tools and processes
To effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data
To provide technical documentation & drawings and participate to reviews of designed systems
To support the Additive Manufacturing engineers for dedicated studies
Qualifications
An advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering would be appreciated
Minimum of 5 years of experience as CAD design Engineer
Experience with CAD softwares such as Siemens NX or CATIA
Strong knowledge on aerospace vehicle design and associated challenges
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards
Experience in Additive Manufacturing is a plus
Experience in Composite design is a plus
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus
Fluent in English. German and French is an asset
Skills and Behaviours
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.
Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
