Parachute System Engineer
Role Summary
Join The Exploration Company as a Parachute System Engineer, where you'll design and develop parachute systems for aerospace vehicles in Munich, Germany.
About the Organisation
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
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.
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 condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as 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.
Compensation: €72.5K – €100K
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- 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?
- • €72.5K – €100K
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the conceptual and detailed design of the different systems involved in the parachute deployment chain.
- Own technical documentation, including requirements, design reports, analysis summaries and test plans.
- Support the integration of the system into overall vehicle architecture, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team (mechanical, thermal, avionics, AIT, etc.) .
- Evaluate mechanical and thermal loads, material selection, and interface requirements for the development of the systems.
- Perform sizing calculations for the different assemblies included in the system.
- Define and execute development test plans, from engineering model concept up to qualification reviews.
- Define test configuration, instrumentation, and data analysis to validate performance of the systems.
- Coordinate with suppliers and external partners for hardware sourcing, qualification, and compliance.
- Support trade-off studies involving weight, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety margins.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in space systems engineering, preferably in the development of deceleration systems and/or mechanisms.
- Experience in space systems qualification and integration.
- Basic Knowledge of CAD and FEA tools (e.g., Siemens NX, Hyperworks), and hand calculations for structural sizing.
- Good understanding of space design principles and materials.
- Good understanding of mechanism design for space application.
- Familiarity with industry standards and DFMR.
- Programming skills to support internal development of tools is an asset.
- Fluent in English. German, French or Italian are an asset.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should have a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
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