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 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 Referent Engineer (Team Leader) to join our Propulsion Systems division. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the development of the combustion devices for a high-thrust Liquid Rocket Engine, as well as taking part of the design of these components.

Key responsibilities:

This role requires responsibilities as both Referent and Design Engineer.

As Referent Engineer/Team Leader:

• Be responsible for the proper development of the combustion devices (management of planning and resources, organization of reviews...)

• Be the focal point for the people involved in the development of combustion devices and direct point of contact with the Principal Engineer

• Ensure the coherence of the activities being performed in the development of the combustion devices sub-components

As Design Engineer:

• Perform hydraulic/functional design and modelling of a high-thrust Liquid Rocket Engine Thrust Chamber Assembly to meet requirements, focusing especially on the injection head

• Ensure that detailed hydraulic and combustion analyses are performed, reviewed and meet the required performance and reliability targets (especially w.r.t. high temperature and high-pressure environment)

• Research and incorporate new technologies and methods to enhance the Thrust Chamber Assembly performance and reliability

• Participate to the components and assembly test campaigns (configuration definition, test preparation, execution and results analyses)

• Iterate on the design of the injection system using simulated and real-world test data

• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to reviews

• Interact with suppliers and manufacturers but also with customers as a project key contributor

What we would love to see from you:

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related experience

• Experience with the early design phases of space projects and associated milestones

• Experience in suppliers handling

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

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

• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX is an asset)

• Experience with CFD software (ANSYS FLUENT is an asset)

• Experience writing software in languages (Python is an asset)

• Experience with additive manufacturing is an asset

• Familiarity with materials suitable for high-temperature and high-stresses environments

Skills & behaviours:

• Ability to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

• Ability to manage a small team

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

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.