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Valves Development Engineer [High-Thrust Rocket Engine]

🏢 The Exploration Company · 📍 Munich, Germany · 💼 hybrid · ⏰ FullTime
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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

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 endeavors.

We are seeking a talented Valves Development Engineer to join our Future Project division. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing valve components for rocket engines.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and development of cryogenic valves (shut-off, control, check valves, etc.)

  • Performing engineering calculations (thermo-mechanical, stress-strain, sealing analysis)

  • Creating 3D models, technical drawings using CAD/CAE tools

  • Material analysis and selection suitable for cryogenic/hot temperatures

  • Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, production and testing teams

  • Leading of test campaigns, providing result analysis and design improvement

  • Preparation of technical documentation, specifications and manuals

What we would love to see from you:

  • Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience

  • Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes

  • Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and mechanical design

  • Good understanding of industry standard and emerging manufacturing methods and their respective constraints

  • Proficient in the use of 3D CAD software and drafting

  • Experience writing software/s

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Key Role Competencies & Evaluation Highlights

Key Role Focus:

Evaluators relentlessly vet high-stakes engineering resilience, mission-critical safety standards, and ultra-lean aerospace innovation.

📋 Preparation Priorities (Key Areas to Clarify):
  • 1. Prioritizing theoretical perfection over fast, iterative physical validation and testing
  • 2. Underestimating the regulatory and safety complexities inherent in commercial spaceflight
  • 3. Displaying siloed thinking that separates software execution from physical hardware limitations
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I thrive where extreme hardware constraints meet rapid software iteration, and I want to help build humanity's reusable space infrastructure.

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