Valves Development Engineer [High-Thrust Rocket Engine]

The Exploration Company
Munich, Bavaria
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Product ManagementEducation: mastersSkills: ["Collaboration","Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork"]

Design and develop cryogenic valve components for rocket engines, performing thermo-mechanical analyses, CAD modeling, and materials selection. Lead test campaigns, coordinate with subcontractors and production teams, and document specifications. Requires hands-on hardware development from concept to prototypes, strong fluid mechanics and thermodynamics fundamentals, and proficiency in Python and 3D CAD.

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The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company
9 months ago

Valves Development Engineer [High-Thrust Rocket Engine]

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Job Summary

Design and develop cryogenic valve components for rocket engines, performing thermo-mechanical analyses, CAD modeling, and materials selection. Lead test campaigns, coordinate with subcontractors and production teams, and document specifications. Requires hands-on hardware development from concept to prototypes, strong fluid mechanics and thermodynamics fundamentals, and proficiency in Python and 3D CAD.
Location: Munich, Bavaria
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management

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, technical drawings using CAD/CAE tools
  • •Material analysis and selection suitable for cryogenic/hot temperatures
  • •Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, production and testing teams

Key Requirements

  • •Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline (or bachelor's with substantial relevant experience)
  • •Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes
  • •Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and mechanical design
  • •Proficient in 3D CAD software and drafting; capable of creating 3D models and technical drawings
  • •Experience writing software/scripts in Python and ability to infer system-level implications of component design choices
Experience:AerospaceSpace
Education:Master's
Skills:CollaborationCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CADCAEPython

Company Brief

The Exploration Company
Designs and develops reusable crewed and cargo spacecraft for low Earth orbit missions. The company builds orbital transfer and return vehicles to enable routine transportation, research, and commercial services in space.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2018
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