Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer – Spacecraft Thermal Management (Nyx Program)

The Exploration Company • France

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Lead thermal modeling, simulation, and optimization for Nyx, a reusable orbital spacecraft, ensuring design integrity and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, avionics, and ECLSS teams to refine thermal architecture and support validation. Drive tool development, test campaign preparation, and technical documentation for a cutting-edge space mission.

Key Highlights

Develop and validate thermal models for a reusable orbital spacecraft (Nyx) across lifecycle stages

Optimize thermal design and management systems in collaboration with mechanical, avionics, and ECLSS teams

Lead thermal analysis tools development, test campaign planning, and requirement validation

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Key Responsibilities

Generate thermal and fluid models with appropriate complexity for design maturity and study goals

Define thermal load cases across the spacecraft lifecycle and validate system requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize thermal architecture and subsystem integration

Participate in co-engineering sessions with suppliers to ensure technical consistency and design optimization

Support test campaign preparation, including test plan definition and simulation correlation

Develop and improve thermal analysis tools and methodologies

Prepare technical documentation and present findings in design reviews

Communicate technical recommendations through data-driven analyses and presentations

Technical Skills Required

Thermal and Fluid Dynamics Analysis Thermal Modeling Software (e.g., Thermal Desktop, ESATAN, Systema) Spacecraft Thermal Management Systems

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Benefits & Perks

Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

Relocation assistance provided

Equal opportunity employer with diversity focus

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Nice to Have

Experience with CFD analysis

Fluency in German, French, or Italian

Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, heat transfer, or related fields

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.Here at The Exploration Company we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

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