ECLSS V&V Engineer Intern

The Exploration Company
Munich, Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with aerospace hardware and a background in fluid mechanics.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with aerospace engineering experience and a systems engineering mindset
    — “Systems engineering mindset”
  • Individuals who can document and validate ECLSS systems according to ECSS processes
    — “ensure the activities are documented properly according to the ECSS development process”
  • Those with programming skills in Python and data analysis capabilities
    — “Experience with programming (Python) and data analysis”

Things to consider

  • Compliance with ECSS processes is a critical non-negotiable requirement
    — “Precision in ensuring compliance with ECSS processes”
  • Candidates must be prepared for background checks and possible visa sponsorship
    — “contingent upon the successful completion of a background check”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to work independently and your experience with pressure systems
    — “Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware, ideally pressure systems”
  • Showcase your skills in organizing tasks and presenting technical data effectively
    — “Strong skills in organizing and prioritizing of tasks”
  • Emphasize your understanding of the implications of working on a crewed space station
    — “Understanding the implications of interacting with a crewed space station”
  • Demonstrate your fluency in English and any German language skills you possess
    — “Fluent in English; German is a plus”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • NASA ISS requirements verification
  • test support equipment building
  • technical documentation
Typical background
Aerospace EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Eclss DevelopmentTest Bench SupportData AnalysisTechnical Documentation

Preferred

Python ProgrammingFluid Mechanics

Stack & domain

Aerospace EngineeringEngineering ScienceMechanical EngineeringFluid MechanicsProgramming (python)Data AnalysisECSS Development ProcessNASA ISS RequirementsPressure SystemsVibration TestingShock TestingThermal CyclingTechnical DocumentationSystem EngineeringCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityPrecisionOrganizationPrioritizationPositive AttitudeFlexibilityAerospaceEngineering

About the role

Original posting from The Exploration Company via Ashby

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecraft for humanity.

We want you as a talented intern to help us in our mission by contributing to the development, justification and validation of our Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS).

As an ECLSS engineer intern, you will ensure that the system undergoes the correct steps to qualify it for flight. This inter-disciplinary position includes hands-on work on the test benches for the Pressure Control System (PCS), the Air Recirculation System (ARS) and the Crew and Emergency systems (CES). A major part of the work is to ensure the activities are documented properly according to the ECSS development process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In your position as an ECLSS Engineer Intern, your role includes:

  • Verifying NASA ISS requirements applicable to ECLSS components through test and analysis data.
  • Build hands-on on test support equipments (GSEs) and functional test benches.
  • Supporting test activities and validating simulation results against test data for accuracy and reliability
  • Qualifying hardware components for internal designs and externally sourced parts in environmental testing such as vibration, shock and thermal cycling
  • Communicating effectively and providing recommendations through the preparation and presentation of technical data
  • Writing technical documentation and participating in internal and external reviews

WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Science, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Hands-on experience with aerospace hardware, ideally pressure systems
  • Strong background in fluid mechanics
  • Experience with programming (Python) and data analysis
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Precision in ensuring compliance with ECSS processes
  • Understanding the implications of interacting with a crewed space station
  • Systems engineering mindset
  • Fluent in English; German is a plus
  • Strong skills in organizing and prioritizing of tasks
  • Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
  • Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
  • Behavior consistent with The Exploration Company's core values: Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Quality, and Teamwork

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.  

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

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.

Source: The Exploration Company careers (Ashby)

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