EngineFunctionalPropulsionIntern

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. The heart of a spacecraft lies in its engine, and that's why we, at The Exploration Company, are dedicated to developing our own cutting-edge Propulsion Systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability in our space endeavours. We are seeking a motivated Functional Propulsion System Engineer Intern to join our high-thrust engine System Team. As an intern in propulsion, your mission will be to support the System Team in developing and optimizing the functional modelling for our high-thrust rocket engines, using rocket engines theory and real test data. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Contribute to developing, optimizing and maintaining steady-state and transient functional models - Support functional analysis activities, including subsystem interaction definition - Assist in the development and optimization of subsystem models, incorporating experimental data and development updates - Contribute to system-level activities and support priority tasks within the systems team - Support model validation and updates based on literature review and/or experimental data - Assist in the preparation of high-quality technical documentation WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU - Studying or freshly graduated in Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline at master or higher level (or equivalent, e.g. Bachelor in AUS/NZ) - Good understanding of Liquid Rocket Engines working principles - Basic understanding of systems engineering and/or control systems principles - Familiarity with fluid dynamics and thermodynamics fundamentals - Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Python, MATLAB) - Familiarity with modelling and simulation tools is a plus (e.g. EcosimPro) - Familiarity with aerospace standards