Exploration

Nyx Crew ECLSS Senior Engineer

Houston, Texas · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 39 days ago

PythonExpressGitComputer VisionProcurementMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Team Leadership & Capability Development - Provide technical mentorship to lower level engineers and technicians. - Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

Lead the development of ECLSS components and sub-systems from concept and requirement generation through Critical Design Review and eventual Flight Hardware delivery with the support and oversight of the ECLSS Principal Engineer.
Design and develop test rigs and test objectives for components and subsystems.
Lead development, functional and risk-reduction testing for responsible components, and/or subsystems.
Develop and validate analytical models to predict system behavior and inform design decisions.
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.
Support the creation of detailed engineering documentation, including design reviews, test plans, test and analysis reports, and technical specifications.
Lead technical interactions with suppliers, development partners, and external stakeholders, including component selection, procurement, oversight, and acceptance activities.
Collaborate closely with subsystems, MAIT, and program teams to ensure successful system integration.

Minimum 10 years of experience in technical coordination of aerospace or spacecraft projects, from early development to qualification.
Experience with 3D modeling software.
Experience with ECLSS systems, including pressure systems, air circulation systems, water systems and/or atmospheric monitoring & processing systems.
Experience with environmental testing, such as vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, etc.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
Experience in design processes, including concept development, trade studies, testing, and optimization for manufacturability and reliability.
Experience in developing and leading component testing campaigns, including test objective generation and test rig design and development.
Skills and Behaviors:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience with ECSS and NASA standards is a plus.
Familiarity with tools like GitHub and Python is a plus.

Ability to effectively utilize oral and written communication to express technical concepts and recommendations.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks.
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done.
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity, and Passion.

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?
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.

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

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