The Exploration Company · 20 hours ago
Nyx Crew Propulsion Systems Lead
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Exploration Company is developing a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle called Nyx. They are seeking a Propulsion Systems Lead to oversee the design, development, and testing of propulsion systems for crewed space vehicles, ensuring project completion on time and within budget.
AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the conceptual and detailed design, development and test of a hypergolic propulsion system including engines, valves, propellant feed systems, tanks, and pressurization systems for a crewed space vehicle
Support vehicle-level system trade studies
Ensure rigorous integration across propulsion and other systems including structures, avionics, and operations. Lead technical reviews and arbitrate complex propulsion system trades
Review and perform analysis including first order sizing and specification of propulsion systems and propulsion system components, instrumentation, pressure vessels and/or fluid systems
Review and develop first order propellant budgets, including other associated budgets, such as pressurants
Oversee the planning and execution of the propulsion system and component development, ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget, and compliant to requirements
Lead the planning and execution for component and integrated system testing
Build, lead, manage and direct the team of propulsion engineers, technicians, and external partners and suppliers, providing guidance and support when needed
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical Design, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or similar related discipline
10+ years of relevant engineering experience. Relevant advanced degrees will be considered in lieu of equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, integrating, and testing propulsion systems and components for space vehicles
Working knowledge of propulsion system architectures and operations
Demonstrated experience in developing human rated systems
Working knowledge of hypergolic propellants, propellant management devices, throttle control, pressure control systems, and fluid flow and controls
Knowledge of environmental testing, such as vibration, shock, acoustic, and/or vacuum
Experience working with external customers such as commercial companies and government agencies (NASA, AFRL, DARPA, etc.) and component suppliers
Due to federal regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR), applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (e.g., current Green Card holders)
Benefits
Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Company
The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company develops, manufactures and operates modular and reusable spaceships serving the needs of space stations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$209.86MKey Investors
Promus Ventures
2024-11-17Series B· $158.04M
2023-09-29Convertible Note
2023-02-01Series A· $44.05M
Leadership Team
Hélène Huby
Founder & CEO
A
Artur Koop
Co-Founder and Lead Operations
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