AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecraft for humanity.

We are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented AIT EVT & Thermal Engineer to help us in our mission by making sure that ​NYX can be integrated, tested and launched.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

Collect and compile all the requirements/need to tests from different sub-systems owners

Optimizes and Consolidate a flow of testing based on these needs

Prepare, execute and manage the EVT (Environment Test) campaign, including integration in the test facility and conduction of the tests on our space vehicles

Write AIT documentation prior and post integration and test activities

Manage internal and external stakeholders (propulsion, thermal, thermal protection, avionic & power units) to perform a successful test

Key Responsibilities:

You will manage the entire EVT Campaign, from external facility management to end of testing, including GSE definition and procurement with internal or external suppliers, test procedures writing and execution, supporting in defining the perimeters of other teams and schedule preparation.

You will manage the mechanical, thermal and EMC/EMI test parts, being the focal point of TEC wrt the external facility.

You will create a list of procedures detailing the assembly and mechanical setups for integration and tests (in Epsilon3, ODOO, Team Center) - being full responsible of the leading procedure of all tests.

You will be responsible for the execution of these procedures, and we expect you to interact with other AIT engineers and technicians

You will be largely involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests

You will manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests

You will give your feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the AIT and will work to propose improvements and fixes

You will be supporting the Purchase of the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the test activities (TGSE, MGSE, FGSE)

You will collect the test requirement from different sub-system owners and Chief engineering team.

Additional Requirements :

Versatile: in order to manage several test preparations, and being the TEC interface person among various engineering teams

Proficient: in following safety standards and maintaining quality control during all assembly and test operations.

Very good system understanding, thermal and functional qualification

Qualifications and experience

Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science or equivalent

At least 5 years experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles

Experience in conducting test campaigns, a plus if an EVT campaign has already been conducted

Skills and Behaviors

Leadership skills

Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks

Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

Ability to communicate at all levels of the business in English

Organized and rigorous

Hands-on approach

Inventive and problem solver, team spirit

Able to document all tasks in written form

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.