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 a talented Thermal Analysis Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing to the development of our future projects. As a Thermal Analysis Engineer, you will be in charge of the thermal sizing and analysis of a variety of new projects. You will work closely with our mechanical, CAD, and system engineers to assess feasibility and preliminary sizing of thermal aspects. You will be part of the Vehicle Design Team and will report to the Principal Thermal Engineer and the Vehicle Design Lead. You will work in close collaboration with System, Avionics and AIT teams.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Thermal Analysis Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day-to-day your duties will include:

• Contributing to co-engineering sessions with CAD, mechanical and system engineers

• Supporting project development for thermal aspects interacting with a wide variety of partners and suppliers

• Generating thermal models, with the right level of complexity depending on the maturity and goals of the study

• Determining the thermal load cases throughout the entire project lifecycle

• Providing technical solutions to optimise thermal management, in collaboration with other subsystems (propulsion, avionics, ECLSS…)

• Contributing to the creation and improvement of thermal analysis tools

• Effectively communicating and providing recommendations through analyses, preparation, and presentation of technical data

• Preparing technical documentation and participating in design reviews

What We Would Love to See from You

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master of Science or PhD) in aerospace engineering, heat transfer and fluid mechanics, or another related field

• +2 years of experience working in space project thermal analyses

• Good knowledge of thermal management

• Strong knowledge in thermal analysis

• Experience with several thermal software (Thermal Desktop, ESATAN) is strongly appreciated

• Experience with programming (Python)

• Experience with CFD is a plus

• Fluent in English. German, French, and Italian are assets

Skills and Behaviors

• 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

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

Location: Torino

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.