CAD Design Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

CAD Design Engineer (Aerospace): Modeling the physical architecture of the Nyx orbital vehicle with an accent on structural integrity, mass budget management, and system integration. Focus on building detailed CAD models in Siemens NX, collaborating with thermal and structural analysts, and ensuring compliance with mission environments and manufacturing constraints.

Location: Munich, Germany. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided for eligible candidates.

Company

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed to carry cargo and humans.

What you will do

• Build and maintain CAD physical models of the vehicle and its sub-systems using Siemens NX.
• Lead the design of aerospace components and systems while managing mass budgets.
• Collaborate with thermal and structural analysts to adjust architecture based on thermo-mechanical computation loops.
• Define volume allocations and clearance specifications for vehicle sub-systems.
• Contribute to co-engineering sessions with propulsion, avionics, and GNC teams.
• Provide technical documentation and participate in design reviews.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CAD design engineer.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace vehicle design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with composite design.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Proficiency in German or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making processes.
• Open and collaborative culture focused on transparency.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available.