Valves Development Engineer [High-Thrust Rocket Engine] Verified today
About the role
The Exploration Company is building spacecraft with in-house propulsion systems. You will join the Future Project division as a Valves Development Engineer, responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing valve components for high-thrust rocket engines.
Key responsibilities
- Design and development of cryogenic valves (shut-off, control, check valves, etc.)
- Performing engineering calculations: thermo-mechanical, stress-strain, sealing analysis
- Creating 3D models and technical drawings using CAD/CAE tools
- Material analysis and selection for cryogenic and hot temperature environments
- Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, production and testing teams
- Leading test campaigns, analyzing results and driving design improvements
- Preparation of technical documentation, specifications and manuals
What you need
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline (or Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience)
- Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes
- Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and mechanical design
- Understanding of industry standard and emerging manufacturing methods and their constraints
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and technical drafting
- Experience writing software or scripts in Python or similar languages
- Ability to assess system-level implications of component design choices
- Thermomechanical analysis experience is a strong asset
- Experience with cryogenic fluids is valuable
- Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English
- Understanding of liquid-propellant rocket engines as a system is optional but preferred
About The Exploration Company
The company is agile, open and collaborative, with a focus on democratizing space. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided where applicable.