Senior CAD Design Engineer

Overview Join to apply for the Senior CAD Design Engineer role at The Exploration Company . 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. You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us define and mature the vehicle architecture and support certification activities. Responsibilities To contribute to the definition of our overall vehicle architecture To contribute to the detailed definition of our vehicle To contribute to the certification of our vehicle To build the CAD physical models of the vehicle and their sub-systems on Siemens NX and contribute to choices in terms of overall architecture, aeroshape, equipment accommodation and main materials To mature the CAD models by adjusting the architecture, accommodation, structure materials and thicknesses based on thermo-mechanical computation loops and system trade-offs To collaborate closely with thermal and structural analysts, materials and manufacturing engineers to ensure compliance of the physical architecture with mission environments and manufacturing constraints To ensure the configuration management of the CAD models To manage the vehicle structure mass budget, aided by the CAD model, and track it in the overall system database To contribute to co-engineering sessions with other disciplines by sharing guidelines or orders of magnitude to converge on feasible solutions To define the volume allocations and clearances specifications towards the vehicle sub systems To contribute to the improvement of CAD tools and processes To effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data To provide technical documentation and drawings and participate in reviews of designed systems To interact with space agencies and ensure support towards the flight certification of the vehicle To contribute to the validation and verification of the requirements Qualifications An advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering Minimum of 7 years of experience as a CAD Design Engineer Strong experience with Siemens NX CAD tool Strong knowledge of aerospace vehicle design and associated challenges Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards Good understanding of the spacecraft certification process Experience in Composite design is a plus Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus Fluent in English. German, French and Italian are an asset Skills and Behaviors Strong oral and written communication skills Strong analysis and problem-solving skills Strong organising and prioritisation of tasks Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Mission, Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence Why you should join us 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 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. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Roma, Lazio, IT

Posted Date: 10/8/2025