[Nyx Earth] Component Manufacturing Engineer

The Exploration Company
Munich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeEUR 47,500 - 60,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaborative mindset","Problem-solving","Organizational skills","Multitasking","Communication"]

Own the manufacturing processes that produce solenoid isolation valve flight hardware for a storable propulsion system. Develop and qualify precision machining, welding/brazing, coil winding, and seal installation procedures, and establish cleaning/contamination control for propellant-wetted components. Support assembly and integration, troubleshoot defects, coordinate internal and supplier production, define inspection/acceptance criteria, and maintain traceable manufacturing documentation with strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.

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The Exploration Company
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[Nyx Earth] Component Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Summary

Own the manufacturing processes that produce solenoid isolation valve flight hardware for a storable propulsion system. Develop and qualify precision machining, welding/brazing, coil winding, and seal installation procedures, and establish cleaning/contamination control for propellant-wetted components. Support assembly and integration, troubleshoot defects, coordinate internal and supplier production, define inspection/acceptance criteria, and maintain traceable manufacturing documentation with strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.
Location: Munich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define and develop manufacturing processes for solenoid isolation valve components, including machining, welding/brazing, coil winding, and seal installation compatible with storable propellants.
  • •Develop and qualify tooling and fixtures to enable repeatable, high-precision valve component assembly.
  • •Define and enforce precision cleaning and contamination control procedures; support assembly and integration while maintaining build standards and travelers.
  • •Troubleshoot manufacturing issues (e.g., leaks, misalignment, seal damage) and implement corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
  • •Coordinate with internal and external suppliers for production support, define inspection/acceptance criteria, and maintain manufacturing documentation with traceability and configuration control.
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 experience manufacturing precision flight hardware.
  • •Hands-on experience with machining, welding/brazing, or precision assembly processes.
  • •Experience with cleanliness and contamination control for propellant-wetted hardware (storable/hypergolic propellant experience is a plus).
  • •Familiarity with GD&T and inspection methods such as CMM and leak testing.
  • •Experience working with suppliers and production quality processes; AS9100 (or similar) familiarity is a plus.
Experience:AerospaceFlight hardwarePropulsionStorable propellants
Education:Bachelor's in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering
Skills:Collaborative mindsetProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsMultitaskingCommunication
Tech Stack:MachiningWeldingBrazingCoil windingSeal installationCleanliness and contamination controlGD&TCMMLeak testingNDIAS9100

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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