Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Expired

Planegg, Germany

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

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 which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer to help us in our mission by contributing significantly to Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology, development and in-house production for our Vehicles Nyx Earth and Nyx Moon.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

Developing in-house production capabilities in AM and connected post-processing
Advancing propulsion and structural applications for our space vehicles
Identifying achievable quality improvements in applications
Making our applications better in a technological and economic way

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as an Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

Working with the AIT and the propulsion engineering team to develop and optimize AM processes
Tailoring metal AM processes (e.g. through extensive Design of Experiment methods) to the mechanical and thermal requirements of liquid rocket engines
Developing advanced propulsion and structure components to meet aerospace quality standards in a cost-efficient way
Synchronizing and optimising AM software and hardware workflows
Optimizing post-processing workflows
Supporting deep material characterization and testing procedures
Qualifying processes and parts towards aerospace standards for flying parts
Supporting component design under the aspects of “Design for Additive Manufacturing” (DfAM)
Keeping the company up to date with the industry state of the art, innovations and new processes
Supporting the operations in case of anomaly or problem
Supporting the ramp up of production on an operational level

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Additive Manufacturing Process Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

Engineering or Physics degree (Master or PhD) in material science or equivalent
Profound experience in Additive Manufacturing process development (Laser Powder-bed fusion (L-PBF))
Proficiency in developing L-PBF processes for metals, especially Nickel- Copper-, Aluminum- Titanium and Niobium-based alloys
Proficiency in data preparation processes for metals, especially developing support structures and conducting mechanical as well as thermal process simulations
Hands-on experience with handling L-PBF systems
Strong engineering fundamentals in physics, thermodynamics, mechanics and metallurgy
Experience in multi-material processes is an asset
Experience in space propulsion industry is an asset
Experience in other AM processes like SLS, DED or ceramics is an asset
Fluent in English. German and French is an asset

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.

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.