About the role
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 - Thermal Control System (TCS) who will support the design and integration of the spacecraft TCS, while also actively contributing to spacecraft structure development activities.
The role spans preliminary design to detailed definition, with a strong emphasis on TCS - structure integration, overall vehicle architecture coherence, and complex piping design. 🛠️ Key
Responsibilities: Contribute to the CAD design of the Thermal Control System (TCS) using Siemens NX, covering both passive and active thermal control elements. Lead and support the CAD definition of TCS piping and fluid loops, including routing, interfaces, supports, and clearances. Support the CAD design and maturation of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, in close interaction with TCS needs and constraints. 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 TCS, 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. Maintain the configuration management of CAD models and associated data. Contribute to mass estimation and tracking for TCS 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 assess feasibility, margins, and integration constraints. Define volume allocations, clearances, and interface envelopes for TCS and structural parts. Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD methods, design rules, and integration processes. Produce technical drawings and documentation, and actively participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR, etc.). 🎓 What We Would Love to See from You 📜