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The Exploration Company, headquartered in Planegg, Germany, is dedicated to democratizing space exploration by providing affordable and sustainable solutions for both space and non-space industries. Their flagship product, the 'Themis' reusable space vehicle, aims to lower the cost of access to spac...
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The Exploration Company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, emphasizing sustainability and accessibility in space exploration. Their en...

The Exploration Company • Bordeaux, France
The Exploration Company is seeking a Combustion Device Design Engineer to design and optimize combustion devices for cryogenic rocket engines. You'll work with tools like Ansys and CAD in Bordeaux, France.
You hold a Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline, and have a minimum of 2 years of related experience. You possess strong technical fundamentals in cold mechanics, numerical structural analysis, and materials. Your proficiency with structural FEM analysis software, particularly Ansys, allows you to effectively analyze complex designs. Additionally, you are skilled in CAD software, with Siemens NX being an asset, enabling you to create detailed designs for combustion devices.
As a Combustion Device Design Engineer at The Exploration Company, you will lead the mechanical design and analysis of combustion device sub-components. You will support the functional and mechanical design of these devices, ensuring they meet the required specifications. Your role will involve reviewing subsystem requirements and conducting trades to define the architecture of combustion devices. You will iterate on subsystem designs using both simulated and real-world test data, ensuring optimal performance. Furthermore, you will support combustion device components and assembly test campaigns, which includes defining configurations, preparing tests, executing them, and analyzing results to drive improvements.
Joining The Exploration Company means being part of a team dedicated to developing cutting-edge propulsion systems for space exploration. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of technology. We value diversity and provide relocation assistance, including visa sponsorship where applicable. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the future of space travel.
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