CAD Design Engineer -Thermal Control System

Job summary

Here at The***, 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering,
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in CAD design for spacecraft structures, spacecraft thermal control systems, or closely related domains,
• Experience with CAD software's such as Siemens NX (preferably),
• Experience in piping modelling and associated manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of:
• thermal control principles (active and passive),
• fluid loops and piping systems,
• spacecraft structural design principles and thermo‑mechanical constraints.
• Fluent in English.
• German, French or Italian are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the CAD design of the Thermal Control System (TCS) using Siemens NX, covering both passive and active thermal control elements.
• Lead and support the CAD definition of TCS piping and fluid loops, including routing, interfaces, supports, and clearances.
• Support the CAD design and maturation of primary and secondary spacecraft structures, in close interaction with TCS needs and constraints.
• Contribute to the definition and maturation of the overall vehicle physical architecture, including aeroshape, structure, and subsystem accommodation.
• Iterate and mature CAD models based on thermo-mechanical analysis loops, structural analyses, material trade-offs, and system-level constraints.
• Ensure robust interfaces between TCS, structures, and subsystems (avionics, propulsion, mechanisms, etc.).
• Collaborate closely with thermal and structural analysts, materials and manufacturing engineers to converge on feasible and robust design solutions.
• Maintain the configuration management of CAD models and associated data.
• Contribute to mass estimation and tracking for TCS and structural elements, supported by the CAD models and system databases.
• Participate in co-engineering sessions with system, aerodynamics, GNC, propulsion, avionics, and mission analysis teams to assess feasibility, margins, and integration constraints.
• Define volume allocations, clearances, and interface envelopes for TCS and structural parts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD methods, design rules, and integration processes.

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