Combustion Devices Development 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.

The heart of a spacecraft lies in its engine, and that's why we, at The Exploration Company, are dedicated to developing our own cutting-edge Propulsion Systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability in our space endeavours.

We are seeking a talented Combustion Devices Development Engineer to join our Future Project division. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing combustion devices for cryogenic rocket engines, with a focus on pre-burners.

• Carry out the functional and hydraulic design of combustion devices

• Review subsystem requirements and carry out trades to define the combustion devices' architecture

• Supervision of external subcontractors

• Organize combustion devices components test campaigns (configuration definition, test preparation, execution and results analyses)

• Develop and update fluidic models based on literature review and/or experimental data

• Iterate subsystem designs using simulated and/or real-world test data

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

• Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes

• Strong technical fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer

• Proficient with CAD (Siemens NX is an asset), and/or other CAE design and analysis software (FLUENT or OpenFOAM preferred)

• A system engineering approach to problem-solving and design trades

• Experience writing software/scripts in languages (E.g.: Python)

• Familiarity with cryogenic fluids (Desirable)

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong task organization and prioritization skills

• Fluency in English

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.