Control System and HMS Engineer

Department: Propulsion

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bordeaux

Description

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.

We want you as a talented Control System and Monitoring Engineer to help us in our mission by designing the control system for our cryogenic engine as well as the monitoring.

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

Develop control and monitoring software architecture and algorithms
Coordinate with engine, software, and systems engineers to plan, develop and perform system verification and qualification that meet system requirements and safety standards
Define control and monitoring system requirements for the engine subsystems (pumps, valves, controller, sensors, software…)

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as Control System and Monitoring Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

Implementing designs in Matlab/Simulink/C/C++ in accordance with the software team rules and guidelines
Developing and maintaining models representative of the dynamic behaviour of the engine
Performing simulations with subsystem models and analyzing system performance
Validating performance in a Hardware-in-the-Loop environment
Defining the monitoring strategy so as to assess the health status of the cryogenic engine and subsystems (chamber, pumps, valves,…) including management of the failure modes for both real-time and differed time analysis to pave the way for system reusability
Supporting cryogenic engine and components test campaigns
Interfacing with the Avionic Team regarding the architecture of the cryogenic engine controller

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Control System and Monitoring Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

Advanced degree in aerospace, electrical or related engineering field with 3+ years of current design experience
Familiarity with thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and control systems principles (classical and modern control solutions in real-time embedded systems)
Experience developing controls solutions in MATLAB/Simulink and experience with auto-coding practices
Demonstrated proficiency using computer languages such as C/C++ and Python
Experience in full product lifecycle development for real-time embedded systems; including Hardware-in-the-Loop testing and test development
Experience in data sciences is an asset
Fluent in English. German and French is an asset

Skills and behaviours:

Strong organizing and prioritization 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

What we would love to see from you

Why you should join us

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