Valves Development Engineer [High-Thrust Rocket Engine] Verified today
The role
You will join The Exploration Company's Future Project division as a Valves Development Engineer, responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing valve components for 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 suitable for cryogenic and hot temperature environments
- Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, production and testing teams
- Leading test campaigns, providing result analysis and design improvements
- Preparation of technical documentation, specifications and manuals
What you bring
- Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline. Alternatively, a 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
- Good understanding of industry standard and emerging manufacturing methods and their constraints
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and drafting
- Experience writing software and scripts in languages like Python
- Ability to infer system-level implications of component design choices
- Proficiency in thermomechanical analysis is a strong asset
- Relevant experience with cryogenic fluids
- Strong collaboration, problem-solving and communication skills
- Research skills and ability to work with partial or contradictory information
- Proficiency in task organization and prioritization
- Fluency in English
- Optional: Strong understanding of liquid-propellant rocket engines as a system
Why join us
- Agile decision-making while keeping goals and systems in mind
- Open and collaborative culture transparent about risks and obstacles
- Work on democratizing space access
Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided where applicable.