CAD Design Engineer

The Exploration Company; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company, based in Munich, is seeking a skilled CAD designer to contribute to the design of its modular space orbital vehicle, Nyx. You will develop and manage CAD models while collaborating with multiple engineering teams to ensure design compliance and functionality.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and at least 5 years of CAD design experience, preferably with Siemens NX. This role offers relocation assistance and a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience as CAD design engineer.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in English; German and French are assets.

Aufgaben

• Build CAD physical models of the vehicle and sub-systems.
• Lead design of aerospace components using advanced CAD software.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance with mission environments.

Kenntnisse

CAD design

Aerospace vehicle design

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Composite design

Siemens NX

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Jobbeschreibung

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.

We want you as a talented CAD designer to help us in our mission by modelling the physical architecture of our spacecraft.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

• contribute to the definition of our overall vehicle architecture
• contribute to the detailed definition of our vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

• To build the CAD physical models of the vehicle and their sub-systems on Siemens NX (CAD tool) or equivalent and contribute to the choices in terms of overall architecture, aeroshape, equipment accommodation and main materials.
• To lead the design of aerospace components and systems using advanced CAD software.
• To maturate the CAD models by adjusting the architecture, accommodation, structure materials and thicknesses based on the outcomes of the thermo‑mechanical computation loops and system trade‑offs.
• To collaborate closely with thermal and structural analysts, materials and manufacturing engineers to ensure compliance of the physical architecture with the mission environments and manufacturing constraints.
• To maintain the configuration management of the CAD models.
• To manage the vehicle structure mass budget aided by the CAD model, and tracked in the overall system database.
• To contribute to co‑engineering sessions with the mission analysis, propulsion, avionics, GNC and system engineers, by sharing guidelines or orders of magnitude in order to converge on the feasibility of a solution, based on engineering feeling or simplified analytical approach.
• To define the volume allocations and clearance specifications towards the vehicle sub‑systems.
• To contribute to the improvement of CAD tools and processes.
• To effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data.
• To provide technical documentation and drawings and participate to reviews of designed systems.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as CAD design Engineer.
• Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX.
• Strong knowledge on aerospace vehicle design and associated challenges.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
• Experience in Composite design is a plus.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus.
• Fluent in English. German and French is an asset.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks.
• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence.

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.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third‑party provider, to ensure this process is efficient and transparent as possible.

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.