Exploration

Nyx Crew Vehicle Design Principal

Houston, Texas · Principal · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago

Computer VisionProcurementFEAMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

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The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Lead the creation and development of detailed CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings of the vehicle, primary and secondary vehicle structural elements, and mechanical systems.
Establish vehicle design, layout, structural elements, and drive key design decisions.
Conduct trade studies, mechanical simulation, and analytical assessments to optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Review and perform preliminary mechanical analysis including first order sizing and specification of structures, and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Own mechanical technical requirements and contribute to long-term strategy and innovation roadmaps.
Lead development and qualification including verification, validation, certification, and flight-readiness activities.
Manage Product Lifecycle Management workflows, Bill of Materials configurations, and Interface Control Documents.
Identify and mitigate technical risks, resolve anomalies, and deliver qualified flight hardware aligned with program milestones.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary mechanical team.
Lead technical interactions with suppliers, development partners, and external stakeholders, including component selection, procurement, oversight, and acceptance activities.

Experience with CAD and lifecycle management tools, incorporating plumbing and/or electrical harness routing in 3D and finite element analysis software.

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?

Lead the development of the overall system layout, including component accommodation and interface definition, applying a top-down design approach and managing complex, large assemblies.

Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

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