Designer Of Engineering Systems And Vehicle Activities

Join to apply for the Nyx Earth Senior System Engineer role at The Exploration Company 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.The core of this role is the coordination of all subsystems or functional chains to guarantee that all functional, numerical, electrical and physical interfaces are accurate and properly managed.Responsibilities Ensure a consistent spacecraft design by coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to define and control system and subsystems interfaces, ensuring that all design aspects meet functional, electrical, numerical and physical compatibility.Act as the systems integration point of contact for interface compatibility, risk identification relating to system coherence, and mitigation strategies, particularly during design and subsystem integration phases.Coordinate the activities of the functional chain responsibilities (functional chains refer to interconnected systems or subsystems within a spacecraft, each responsible for specific functions critical to mission objectives over the complete lifetime of the spacecraft).Oversee the creation and management of interface control documents (ICDs) and interface requirements, collaborating verification and validation engineers responsible for executing system test campaigns and compliance checks.Maintain and ensure compliance with the spacecraft performance parameters.Maintain and improve the interface management process supported by our in-house developed MBSE tool.Qualifications Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, or another related field.10+ years of experience in systems design, analysis, and testing of aerospace or space-related systems, with a focus on functional simulation testing (HIL testing).Spacecraft systems knowledge.System mindset with a proven capability of understanding and managing complex systems.Experience in development projects throughout the complete life cycle.Experience in the development of control algorithms and state machines.Hands-on hardware experience.Experience in the development and verification of space hardware.Skills & Behaviours Strong oral and written communication skills Strong analysis and problem-solving skills Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks A hands-on, positive and flexible attitude to get the job done Ability to communicate at all levels of the business Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry Why you should join us 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?We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey.Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.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.Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Job function: Information Technology Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing #J-*****-Ljbffr