Valves Development Engineer [Orbital Vehicle]

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 propulsion system, and that's why we, at The Exploration Company, are dedicated to developing our own cutting-edge Propulsion Systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability in our space endeavors.

We are seeking a talented Valve Development Engineer to help us in our mission by leading the development of valves for our Nyx. You will be responsible for the technical compliance of the valves (bang bang valve, latching valves, solenoid valves) we will develop.

You will report to the Propulsion Units Development & Procurement Principal..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Define and maintain the best technical baseline for the valves, in strong collaboration with the system, avionics, vehicle design and AIT teams: requirements specification (including verification method), product architecture, interfaces (fluidic, mechanical, thermal, electrical and data) and performances.

- Actively support the engineering teams (system, VDT, avionics, propulsion) during the Nyx Earth capsule design and development, with a strong focus on valve interfaces.

- Create the CAD for the component, create and review engineering drawings, and perform analysis on the component. You are responsible for the component from idealization until the flight delivery of the product.

- Structural analysis of each component, referring to the MMPDS and NASA/ESA standards, to define the appropriate safety margins for the component.

- Fluidic analysis to evaluate the flow characteristics of the component, along with performing experimental testing to validate your model.

- Magnetic analysis to define the anticipated mechanical force margin of the component. Verification and anchoring of th...