Valve Development Engineer

The Exploration Company · Aerospace

Job description

Position:
Valve Development Engineer

Company:
The Exploration Company

Location:
France, Bordeaux

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Short Summary:
The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. As a Valve Development Engineer, you will lead the design and development of solenoid isolation valves for the propulsion system, ensuring reliability throughout the mission life.

Responsibilities:
- Support the design of solenoid isolation valves from concept through qualification.
- Define and mature valve architecture to meet functional and interface requirements.
- Perform mechanical sizing and trade studies to support design decisions.
- Design and analyze the solenoid actuator to meet response time, power, and force margin requirements.
- Select materials and seal designs compatible with storable propellants.
- Define and support the verification plan for valve qualification.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure design manufacturability and testability.

Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
- Hands-on experience designing valves or electromechanical fluid components.
- Experience in solenoid/electromagnetic actuator design is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in CAD (CATIA, NX, or equivalent) and mechanical analysis tools.
- Familiarity with applicable standards for valve qualification (NASA, ECSS, or equivalent).

Benefits:
- Relocation assistance including visa sponsorship where applicable.
- Equal opportunity employer valuing diversity.

Languages

EN

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