Heat Exchanger Development Engineering Intern

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.

We are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power our future vehicles and missions. As a talented Heat Exchanger Development Engineering Intern, you will work on test bench design and operation for fluidic components.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks:

In your capacity as a Heat Exchanger Development Engineering Intern, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Design of a test bench for fluidic components

  • Concept creation and trade-offs

  • P&ID (piping and instrumentation diagram)

  • CAD design

  • Component choice and procurement

  • DAQ (data acquisition system) support

• Commission of the bench

• Operation of the bench

• Data post-processing and interpretation

• Documentation and onboarding of the team

What we would love to see from you:

• Finished Bachelor's degree or extensive progress in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field

• Experience with CAD Software (Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar) including assemblies

• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics (including compressible flow)

• Experience in test bench design and operation

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Excellent communication skills and autonomy

• Proficiency in English is a must, German is an asset

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.