Senior MAIT Mechanisms Engineer

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.

We want you as a talented Senior AIT Mechanical Engineer to help us in our mission by making sure that NYX Mechanisms can be manufactured and tested.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

• Handling the setup of the MAIT Mechanisms laboratory in Turin, Italy

• Support the sub-system testing at TEC and in partner facilities for specific tests

• Supporting the setup of the mechanisms MAIT processes for The Exploration Company

• Prepare, execute and manage the mechanical integration and tests of our space mechanisms

• Be able to support other AIT activities in other facilities (Germany, France, external facilities) if needed.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as Senior MAIT Mechanisms Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• You will manage the writing of the procedures detailing the assembly and mechanical setups for tests (in Epsilon 3)

• You will organize the EVT campaigns on mechanisms (can be internal or external)

• You will be responsible for the execution of these operations and we expect you to lead other mechanical engineers and technicians but also to support the execution of the operations

• You will manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests

• You will be supporting the procurement of the specific MGSE/FGSE that will have been internally designed

• You will be supporting the Purchase of all the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the assembling activities (Tools, generic GSE)

• You will support the AIT Mechanical Principal Engineer to hire engineers and technicians who will support us to run these activities

• You will be largely involved in the resolutions of anomalies happening during the integration and tests

• You will give your feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the AIT and will work to propose improvements and fixes.

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Senior MAIT Mechanisms Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science or equivalent

• Experience in setting up an MAIT facility, especially with respect to mechanical aspects

• Experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles or subsystems

• Organized and rigorous

• Hands-on approach

• Inventive and problem solver, team spirit

Skills and Behaviours

• Leadership skills

• Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks

• Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence

• Fluency in English required (proficiency in Italian would be a plus)

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. 
 
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.