CAD Design Engineer -Thermal Protection Systems

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 looking for a CAD Design Engineer with a strong focus on Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) who will also actively support spacecraft structure design activities. The role covers preliminary to detailed design, with an emphasis on TPS - structure integration and overall vehicle coherence.

🛠️ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Contribute to the CAD design of the Thermal Protection System (TPS) using Siemens NX, from early architectural concepts to detailed definition.

- Support the CAD design and maturation of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, in close connection with TPS needs and constraints.

- Define and model TPS elements and ensure their structural integration with the vehicle.

- Contribute to the definition and maturation of the overall vehicle physical architecture, including aeroshape, structure, and subsystem accommodation.

- Iterate and mature CAD models based on thermo-mechanical analysis loops, structural analyses, material trade-offs, and system-level constraints.

- Ensure robust interfaces between TPS, structures, and subsystems (avionics, propulsion, mechanisms, etc.).

- Collaborate closely with thermal and structural analysts, materials and manufacturing engineers to converge on feasible and robust design solutions.

- Support material and thickness definition for both TPS and structural parts, considering thermal, mechanical, and manufacturing requirements.

- Maintain configuration management of CAD models and associated data.

- Contribute to mass estimation and tracking for TPS and structural elements, supported by the CAD models and system databases.

- Participate in co-engineering sessions with system, aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion, avionics, and mission analysis teams to asse...