Future Projects Mechanical Engineer

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.

Our Future Projects unit is dedicated to expanding and complementing these capabilities by conceptualizing and pre-developing new technologies, products and programs.

We are seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the development of our future projects. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be in charge of the mechanical sizing and analysis of a variety of new projects, especially within the Launch Systems team. You will work closely with our thermal, CAD, and system engineers to assess feasibility and preliminary sizing of mechanical systems. You will be part of the Launch Systems Team within the Future Systems Department, and will report to the Principal Engineer of the project and the Future Systems Lead.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Mechanical Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day-to-day your duties will include:

• Contributing to co-engineering sessions with CAD, thermal and system engineers

• Determining the mechanical load cases throughout the entire project lifecycle

• Providing technical solutions to optimize mechanical performance, in collaboration with other subsystems (propulsion, avionics…)

• Contributing to the creation and improvement of mechanical analysis tools

• Effectively communicating and providing recommendations through analyses, preparation, and presentation of technical data

• Preparing technical documentation and participating in design reviews

• Supporting the commercial and program teams in writing and negotiating proposals for future projects

• Ownership of future project contract work packages, including activity planning, supplier and subcontractor management and reporting to project management

What We Would Love to See from You

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MSc) in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or another related field

• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, preferably in a space program

• Experience in early development phase (Phase 0/A/B) project work and systems engineering

• Strong knowledge in mechanical analysis, coupled with sound design skills

• Experience with several mechanical software (Altair Hypermesh, MSC NASTRAN) is strongly appreciated

• Experience with programming (Python)

• Fluent in English. German, French, and Italian are assets

Skills and Behaviors

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

• Working with high independency, but high alignment within a team

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity, and Passion

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.