Orbex

Orbex is Europe's most exciting space company. You will be joining a team developing one of the most innovative, high-tech orbital space launch vehicles in the world, and you'll have the chance to earn an ownership stake in the company.

We are a highly motivated and focused team, and we are looking for colleagues who share our vision of creating Europe's first fully private space access company.

We are looking for team members who will fit in immediately and hit the ground running.

Role

We are looking for a Launch Vehicle Systems Engineer, to manage and coordinate the systems engineering tasks of the launch vehicle development process all the way to flight.

This will include leading system level trade studies and evaluating work for technical performance, requirements compliance, interface management, technical risks and system integration.

You will also manage system level technical requirements and develop/plan test and verification activities to be undertaken at system level.

It is a demanding role that will suit an experienced, high organized and unflappable candidate looking for a challenging role that offers early responsibility and big rewards.

Background

You will be a highly experienced space systems engineer, probably frustrated by working in a slow-moving environment that rarely gives you a chance to see your work in action.

You will be eager for a fast-paced opportunity that offers exceptional freedom and responsibility, as well as the chance to create a new European space launch vehicle.

We are looking for experienced candidates who can demonstrate they get things done with a
pragmatic attitude and reliable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead system level trade studies and evaluate work performed by engineering departments for technical performance, requirements compliance, interface management, technical risks and system integration.
• Manage system level technical requirements and develop/plan test and verification activities to be undertaken at system level.
• Develop and maintain system-level schematics, ICDs, and technical budgets.
• Manage launch vehicle subsystem interactions and identify shortcomings/non-conformances in the technical solutions pre-implementation based upon strong cross-disciplinary background and experience.
• Lead development of launch vehicle MCI and natural environment models/analysis.
• Manage launch vehicle subsystem mass allocations and associated margins throughout project lifecycle and arbitrate associated RFDs.
• Organize and lead internal technical reviews.
• Support and/or execute mission performance analysis to reflect current launch vehicle development state.

Qualifications

• MSc within a relevant engineering field or aerospace engineering.
• Ability to arbitrate conflicting technical requirements in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrable strong multi-physics aptitude.
• Demonstrable excellent first principles skillset covering launch vehicle critical engineering fields such as rocket propulsion systems, electrical systems, sensor systems, RF systems, embedded software development, thermodynamics, composite structures, structural dynamics, mechanisms & tribology, materials, control systems, aerodynamics, aerothermodynamics, mission analysis, thermal design, orbital mechanics, ionizing radiation effects etc.
• Demonstrably capable of judiciously deploying NASA/ECSS/MIL standards and best practices systems engineering.
• Capable of accurately employing ROM estimation techniques, or extremely detail-oriented analysis depending on setting, to ensure rapid convergence of technical solutions while managing risk.

Experience

• 5+ years working experience covering multiple engineering disciplines and including applied systems engineering tasks.
• Engineering project management experience viewed as a plus.
• Proficient in operating Solidworks CAD systems, office suite and Matlab/Simulink.

Personality

Orbex is a fast-moving company with a lot going on every single day. We are looking for colleagues who work hard, deliver reliably and put the team above themselves.

Typically you will be:-

• A creative, lateral thinker
• Able to find innovative solutions to complex problems
• Flexible, dedicated, trustworthy
• Adventurous and team-oriented
• Calm under pressure

In this specific role you will need to be:-

• Highly organized
• Very detail-oriented
• Judicious

Location

This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s UK engineering and manufacturing headquarters.

Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.

Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.

If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Security

You must be a European citizen, from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening.