About The Exploration Company
Affordable and sustainable space exploration for all
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in Planegg, Germany with a global vision
- Developing the Themis reusable space vehicle
- Team size of 51-250 dedicated to space innovation
- Focus on sustainability in space exploration
The Exploration Company, headquartered in Planegg, Germany, is dedicated to democratizing space exploration by providing affordable and sustainable solutions for both space and non-space industries. Their flagship product, the 'Themis' reusable space vehicle, aims to lower the cost of access to spac...
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Tps Material Response Engineer • Mid-Level
Overview
The Exploration Company is hiring a TPS Material Response Engineer to evaluate and optimize the thermal protection system design for their Nyx space vehicle. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe reentry and structural integrity. This role requires expertise in thermal protection systems and material characterization.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in thermal protection systems (TPS) and are eager to contribute to the design and optimization of spacecraft. Your experience includes collaborating with mechanical, thermal, and CAD engineers to integrate aerodynamic and aerothermal requirements into spacecraft design. You are skilled in conducting sensitivity analyses and trade studies to evaluate design variables impacting reentry performance. You have a passion for leading experimental campaigns for material characterization and analyzing data from tests and simulations to improve material models and TPS designs.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to generate technical reports and presentations that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Your ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams is essential, as you will be part of the Vehicle Design Team, reporting to the Principal Aerothermal Engineer and the Vehicle Design Lead.
What you'll do
As a TPS Material Response Engineer, you will evaluate and optimize the thermal protection system design and performance of the Nyx space vehicle. You will work closely with mechanical, thermal, and CAD engineers to ensure the spacecraft's structural integrity during reentry. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing TPS to manage heat flux, performing sensitivity analyses, and conducting plasma tests. You will lead experimental campaigns for material characterization and analyze data to improve TPS designs. Your role will continually evolve as you collaborate with GNC, Design, and AIT teams to integrate their requirements into the spacecraft design.
What we offer
The Exploration Company provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the aerospace sector, contributing to the development of a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Relocation assistance is available for those willing to move, including visa sponsorship where applicable.
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