TPS Material Response Engineer

The Exploration Company

4 months ago

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Bordeaux, France

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

The TPS Material Response Engineer at The Exploration Company is responsible for evaluating and optimizing the thermal protection system (TPS) of the Nyx modular space orbital vehicle to ensure safe reentry to Earth. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting sensitivity analyses, performing plasma tests, and leading material characterization campaigns. Additionally, the engineer will analyze test data to improve TPS designs and develop numerical models for material response under reentry conditions, while staying current with advancements in aerospace materials and thermal protection technologies.

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Qualifications

Advanced degree (Engineering diploma, Master of Science or PhD) in aerospace engineering, heat transfer and material behavior, or another related field

About The Exploration Company

www.exploration.space

The Exploration Company is a pioneering venture focused on creating accessible, sustainable, and cooperative space solutions. Their flagship product, Nyx, is a modular, reusable, and in-orbit refillable space vehicle designed to transport cargo safely and affordably to and from low-Earth orbit and beyond. With a strong commitment to innovation, the company aims to revolutionize space travel by enabling a cooperative future in space exploration and operations.