The Exploration Company - Engine functional propulsion intern

Deadline: As soon as possible

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  • France
Bordeaux

Overview

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.

Details

The heart of a spacecraft lies in its engine, and that's why we, at The Exploration Company, are dedicated to developing our own cutting-edge Propulsion Systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability in our space endeavours.

We are seeking a motivated Functional Propulsion System Engineer Intern to join our high-thrust engine System Team. As an intern in propulsion, your mission will be to support the System Team in developing and optimizing the functional modelling for our high-thrust rocket engines, using rocket engines theory and real test data. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to developing, optimizing and maintaining steady-state and transient functional models

  • Support functional analysis activities, including subsystem interaction definition

  • Assist in the development and optimization of subsystem models, incorporating experimental data and development updates

  • Contribute to system-level activities and support priority tasks within the systems team

  • Support model validation and updates based on literature review and/or experimental data

  • Assist in the preparation of high-quality technical documentation

Opportunity is About

Eligibility

Candidates should be from:

Description of Ideal Candidate

What we would love to see from you

  • Studying or freshly graduated in Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline at master or higher level (or equivalent, e.g. Bachelor in AUS/NZ)

  • Good understanding of Liquid Rocket Engines working principles

  • Basic understanding of systems engineering and/or control systems principles

  • Familiarity with fluid dynamics and thermodynamics fundamentals

  • Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB)

  • Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools is a plus (e.g. EcosimPro)

  • Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g. ECSS, NASA guidelines) is a plus, but not required

Skills and Behaviors

  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Good oral and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Curiosity and ability to extract insights from incomplete or ambiguous information

  • Proactive attitude and ability to manage tasks within time constraints

  • Behaviour consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork

  • Enthusiasm for space exploration. Be ready to have an impact on the future global space industry

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible

Cost/funding for participants

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

  • 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. 

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