Valve Development Engineer

The Exploration Company
Munich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeEUR 47,500 - 60,000 annuallyFunction: Product ManagementEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaborative mindset","Problem-solving","Organizational skills","Autonomous working","Effective communication"]

Design and develop solenoid isolation valves for a modular storable propulsion system, owning electromagnetic, mechanical, and sealing design from concept through qualification. Perform valve architecture definition, mechanical sizing/trade studies, and solenoid actuator design and analysis. Select materials and sealing concepts compatible with storable propellants, define verification plans, and collaborate across electrical, test, materials, and manufacturing teams to qualify reliable valve performance over mission life.

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The Exploration Company
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Valve Development Engineer

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Job Summary

Design and develop solenoid isolation valves for a modular storable propulsion system, owning electromagnetic, mechanical, and sealing design from concept through qualification. Perform valve architecture definition, mechanical sizing/trade studies, and solenoid actuator design and analysis. Select materials and sealing concepts compatible with storable propellants, define verification plans, and collaborate across electrical, test, materials, and manufacturing teams to qualify reliable valve performance over mission life.
Location: Munich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support solenoid isolation valve design from concept through qualification, balancing performance, mass, reliability, and manufacturability.
  • •Define and mature valve architecture (poppet/seat design, actuation mechanism, sealing concept) to meet interface and functional requirements.
  • •Perform mechanical sizing and trade studies (force margins, spring rates, stroke, response time) and support actuation force/power/thermal trade-offs.
  • •Select materials and sealing designs compatible with storable propellants, ensuring long-term compatibility and low permeation/leakage.
  • •Define and support the verification plan for qualification, coordinating with test and cross-functional teams and feeding lessons learned from anomaly investigations back into design.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 47,500 - 60,000 annually
Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering with hands-on experience designing valves or similar electromechanical fluid components for space or aerospace applications.
  • •Experience in solenoid/electromagnetic actuator design, including magnetic circuit and coil design.
  • •Strong understanding of sealing technology (elastomer and metal seal design) and propellant compatibility for storable propellants.
  • •Proficiency in CAD (CATIA, NX, or equivalent) and mechanical analysis tools.
  • •Experience defining and supporting qualification test campaigns for valves; familiarity with NASA or ECSS (or equivalent) valve qualification standards.
Experience:SpaceAerospacePropulsionStorable propellants
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Collaborative mindsetProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsAutonomous workingEffective communication
Tech Stack:CATIANXEMI/EMCNASAECSS

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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