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 want you as a creative, innovative, CAD designer to help us in our mission by modelling the physical architecture of our

current and future vehicles.

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

● To contribute to the definition of our overall vehicle architecture

● To contribute to the detailed definition of our vehicle

Your main tasks are the following :

To build the CAD physical model of the vehicles and their sub-systems on NX (or equivalent) and contribute to the choices in

terms of overall architecture, aeroshape, equipment accommodation and main materials

To maturate the CAD models by adjusting the architecture, accommodation, structure materials and thicknesses based on the

outcomes of the thermo-mechanical computation loops and system trade-offs

To collaborate closely with thermal and structural analysts, materials and manufacturing engineers to ensure compliance of the

physical architecture with the mission environments and manufacturing constraints

To ensure the configuration management of the CAD models

To manage the vehicle structure mass budget aided by the CAD model, and tracked in the overall system database

To contribute to co-engineering sessions with the mission analysis, propulsion, avionics, GNC and system engineers, by sharing

guidelines or orders of magnitude in order to converge on the feasibility of a solution, based on engineering feeling or

simplified analytical approach

To define the volume allocations and clearances specifications towards the vehicle sub systems

To contribute to the improvement of CAD tools and processes

To effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data

To provide technical documentation & drawings and participate to reviews of designed systems

To assist the Additive Manufacturing engineers for dedicated studies

Qualifications

An advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering would be appreciated

Minimum of 5 years of experience as CAD designer

Experience with CAD softwares (NX, CATIA...)

Strong knowledge on aerospace vehicle design and associated challenges

Experience in Additive Manufacturing

Fluent in English. German and French is an asset

Skills and Behaviours

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks

Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

Demonstrates behaviours 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.

Role

Future Projects CAD Design Engineer

Locations

Turin

Published

February 20

Deadline

August 17

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