Senior Materials and Processes 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.

We want you as a talented Materials and Processes Engineer to help us in our mission by serving as a Materials and Processes expert, including Cleanliness and Contamination Control, welding, composites, and additive manufacturing for the Design, Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Test of The Exploration Company's Nyx Earth spacecraft and future projects.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Materials and Processes Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Perform trade studies for technical solutions related to Materials and Processes, including make/buy recommendations, especially for our storable and cryogenic propulsion systems.

• Define, maintain and close the Materials and Processes requirements and lists for Earth and Moon missions.

• Support the reviews at all levels of design documentations and specifications to ensure that the ESA and NASA standards are met with respect to Materials and Processes used in spaceflight hardware.

• Assess whether supplier processes meet Materials and Processes requirements (incl. for qualification and acceptance testing), and if not, provide recommendations.

• Define and qualify in-house inspection and manufacturing processes.

• Work in close collaboration with subsystem teams, MAIT and future projects to ensure efficient design for manufacturing, integration and testing, and reviewing CAD, manufacturing drawings, test and handling procedures to verify that they are compatible with the planned manufacturing processes and flight performance.

• Define, own and enforce M&P standards, requirements, verifications and certification.

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Materials and Processes Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• Advanced degree (Master of Science or PhD) in Engineering, aerospace engineering, or another related field; Materials Science is a plus

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in materials and process engineering, on fluidic systems, experience in non-toxic storable propulsive systems and / or cryogenic propulsive systems is appreciated

• Some knowledge in programming (Python, Fortran, Matlab...) is preferred

• Fluent in English. German and French are an asset

Regarding your skills and behaviors, we expect:

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

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

• Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry

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.