Nyx Earth - Propulsion System Working Student

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.

The heart of a spacecraft lies in its propulsion system, and that's why we, at The Exploration Company, are dedicated to developing our own cutting-edge Propulsion Systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability in our space endeavours.

We want you as a talented Propulsion System Working Student to help us in our mission by supporting the development of in-house tools to model, size, optimize and simulate the propulsive system.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Working Student, you will be responsible for the maintenance and feature implementation of in-house software tools. In addition, you will support the functional propulsion system engineering team in their daily activities with regards to propulsive system design.

Your role will be continuously evolving, but day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• feature implementation

• bug fixing

• unit test creation

• research activities

What we would love to see from you:

In the role of Working Student ideally, you will have the following:

• Minimum of a B.Sc. degree in engineering and related experience in designing, building, and testing fluid systems.

• Strong engineering fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.

• Excellent collaboration skills for working effectively with engineers from multiple teams.

• Fluent in English, French and German is an asset.

Skills and Behaviours:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks.

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done.

• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork.

• Space enthusiast, ready to change the European space industry.

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.