Thruster Development Engineer [Mistral]
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.
As a talented Thruster Development Engineer, you will be supporting the design, development, and testing of a chemical thruster.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks:
In your capacity as a Thruster Development Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:
Assisting in the end-to-end design and development of a chemical thruster, including detailed design and manufacturing.
Performing engineering calculations, simulations, and trade studies to evaluate performance metrics such as thrust, specific impulse, and efficiency.
Producing CAD designs and detailed drawings for manufacturing of different thruster components.
Planning and operating hydraulic characterization tests for thruster component acceptance testing.
Assisting in the assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of thruster prototypes and test setups.
Working closely with other thruster development engineers to develop and execute hotfire tests.
Analyzing test data to ensure systems meet or exceed performance and using the acquired knowledge to improve subsequent designs.
Preparing detailed technical documentation, including test reports, design reviews, and performance analyses.
Presenting findings to team members and participating in design reviews and project discussions.
What we would love to see from you:
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
2–5 years of experience in propulsion or related fields (entry-level candidates with relevant internships or project experience will be considered).
Exposure to thruster design, propulsion system analysis, and hotfire testing.
Proficiency in propulsion chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
Experience within simulation tools (e.g., CEA, MATLAB, ANSYS, or similar).
Proficiency in python programming language.
Proficiency in CAD Software (Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
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.
