Composite CAD Design Engineer

The role

You will design and develop composite structures for spacecraft. This includes CAD modelling, metallic part support, and collaborating with manufacturing and analysis teams.

What you will do

• Drive the design, modelling, and integration of composite parts and assemblies
• Contribute to the definition and maturation of the vehicle's composite architecture
• Support the definition and maturation of the vehicle's metallic parts
• Build and mature CAD models of composite structures and sub-systems using Siemens NX
• Support the design, modelling, and integration of metallic parts and assemblies
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure designs are producible
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to select composite materials and processes
• Work with structural and thermal analysts to iterate designs based on FEA results
• Prepare and release technical drawings, ply books, and design documentation
• Ensure configuration control of composite models and contribute to mass budget tracking

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum 3 years' experience in composite design for aerospace or high-performance applications
• Experience in the design and development of metallic parts for aerospace or high-performance applications
• Proficiency with Siemens NX
• Knowledge of composite materials, laminate theory, failure criteria, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with the design and verification of composite structures, including ply book creation and documentation
• Fluent in English
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks
• Positive and flexible attitude

Nice to have

• Fibersim experience highly valued
• Fibersim or similar composite design modules preferred
• German, French or Italian are an asset

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Visa sponsorship where applicable

About the company

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. They are building spacecraft for humanity.