AIT Thermal/ECLSS Team Leader

The role

You will lead the AIT thermal/ECLSS team in planning and executing integration and testing for Nyx Earth. This includes sub-system level thermal and ECLSS test campaigns and managing flight hardware interfaces.

What you will do

• Design and plan thermal EVT campaign at system/capsule level
• Design and plan all thermal/ECLSS activities at sub-system levels
• Support the preparation of engineering drawings for manufacture of test bench components
• Lead team and activities to have a successful integration of the Thermal system in the Capsule
• Define and manage flight hardware interfaces during integration
• Design the 3D setup of test activities and build test setup
• Procure test parts and write/execute procedures for all test activities
• Plan, define, prepare, execute, and oversee thermal/ECLSS tests
• Provide test results and generate comprehensive test reports
• Support in correlate and validate models in collaboration with engineering team

Required qualifications

• MSc degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Physics, or related field
• Over 5 years of relevant experience in testing or integration in the aerospace sector
• Strong understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems, ECLSS systems, and test methodologies
• Hands-on experience with TVAC chambers, thermal cycling equipment, sensor systems and test bench setup, including pipe bending
• Familiarity with instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, thermal blankets, heaters, pressure sensors, actuators, etc.)
• Experience in writing and executing test procedures and managing test campaigns
• Experience in managing a small team
• Excellent problem-solving skills, autonomy, and attention to detail
• Fluency in English

Nice to have

• Experience with CAD software preferably with Siemens NX

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 building spacecraft for humanity.