Fluid & Thermal engineer - Pump package development

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 are seeking an experienced Fluid & Thermal Engineer to join our Thermal Control System team. You will lead the development, justification, and qualification of the pump package for spacecraft thermal control system application. You will work closely with our Mechanical, CAD, AIT and Avionics engineers to optimize together the vehicle design and performance. You will be part of the Vehicle Design Team and will report to the Principal Thermal Engineer.

• Own the design and development of the pump package
• Define technical requirements and specifications for the hardware
• Define the accommodation of the pump package into the overall vehicle architecture
• Determine the thermal load cases through the entire system lifecycle
• Prepare the development plan for hardware
• Prepare documentation and drive design reviews and ensure compliance with sub-system requirements.
• Lead co-engineering sessions with suppliers to ensure technical consistency of design, manufacturing, and testing phases.
• Monitor progress and collaborate with suppliers and various teams to resolve technical issues.
• To prepare and carry out the test campaigns: test plan definition, support to assembly, conducting the tests, exploitation for simulation comparison and calibration
• To effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data

• Advanced degree (Master of Science or PhD) in aerospace engineering, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, or another related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in aerospace industry
• Strong experience of thermal management and active thermal control system
• Proven experience with hardware development
• Experience with several thermal software (Thermal Desktop, ESATAN) is strongly appreciated
• Experience with CFD (Fluent or equivalent) is a plus
• Fluent in English. German, French and Italian are an asset

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Ability to manage suppliers and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity and Passion

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.