ECLSS 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 Environemntal Controls and Life Support Sstems (ECLSS) Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the development of our vehicle. You will be part of the Vehicle Design Team and will report directly to the ECLSS Principal Engineer, and will work in close collaboration with the other ECLSS team members and the overall Vehicle Design Team.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the ECLSS Principal Engineer and other ECLSS team members to further the development of the Nyx ECLS Systems.

• Lead the development of ECLSS components and systems from concept through Flight Hardware delivery with the support and oversight of the ECLSS Principal Engineer.

• Lead development, qualification and acceptance testing for responsible components, and/or systems.

• Develop and validate analytical models to predict system behavior and inform design decisions.

• Conduct component trade studies and make recommendations that balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk.

• Contribute and support the technical and programmatic exchanges with hardware suppliers.

• Support the creation of detailed engineering documentation, including design reviews, test plans, test and analysis reports, and technical specificaitons.

🎓 What We Would Love to See from You

📜 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Aerospace or Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical coordination of aerospace or spacecraft projects, from early development to qualification.

• Experience in design processes, including concept development, trade studies, testing, and optimization for manufacturability and reliability.

• Experience in developing and leading component testing campaigns, including test objective generation and test rig design and development.

• Experience with 3D modeling software.

• Previous experience with ECLSS systems strongly preferred, including pressure systems, air circulation systems, lighting systems and/or atmospheric monitoring systems.

• Experience with ECSS and NASA standards is a plus.

• Familiarity with tools like GitHub and Python is a plus.

• Fluent in English is required.

🛠️ Skills and Behaviors

• Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks.

• 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.

• Ability to speak German, French, and/or Italian is an asset. but not required.

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.