Nyx Crew Propulsion Systems Lead
The Exploration Company
Houston, TexasFull-time84d ago
About the role
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the conceptual and detailed design, development and test of a hypergolic propulsion system including engines, valves, propellant feed systems, tanks, and pressurization systems for a crewed space vehicle.
- Support vehicle-level system trade studies.
- Ensure rigorous integration across propulsion and other systems including structures, avionics, and operations. Lead technical reviews and arbitrate complex propulsion system trades.
- Review and perform analysis including first order sizing and specification of propulsion systems and propulsion system components, instrumentation, pressure vessels and/or fluid systems.
- Review and develop first order propellant budgets, including other associated budgets, such as