Engine Functional Propulsion Intern

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing, optimizing and maintaining steady-state and transient functional models
• Support functional analysis activities, including subsystem interaction definition
• Assist in the development and optimization of subsystem models, incorporating experimental data and development updates
• Contribute to system-level activities and support priority tasks within the systems team
• Support model validation and updates based on literature review and/or experimental data
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality technical documentation
• What we would love to see from you
• Studying or freshly graduated in Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline at master or higher level (or equivalent, e.g. Bachelor in AUS/NZ)
• Good understanding of Liquid Rocket Engines working principles
• Basic understanding of systems engineering and/or control systems principles
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics and thermodynamics fundamentals
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools is a plus (e.g. EcosimPro)
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g. ECSS, NASA guidelines) is a plus, but not required
• Skills and Behaviors
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity and ability to extract insights from incomplete or ambiguous information
• Proactive attitude and ability to manage tasks within time constraints
• Behaviour consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork
• Enthusiasm for space exploration. Be ready to have an impact on the future global space industry
• 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.
• If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. 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 endeavours. We are seeking a motivated Functional Propulsion System Engineer Intern to join our high-thrust engine System Team. As an intern in propulsion, your mission will be to support the System Team in developing and optimizing the functional modelling for our high-thrust rocket engines, using rocket engines theory and real test data.

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