Fluid Systems Development Engineer

<p style="min-height:1.5em">Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.</p><h2><br />Description</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are seeking a talented Fluid Systems Development Engineer to join the Storm engine project. As a key member of our System Team, you will play a central role in developing key fluid systems of the engine.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">As a Fluid Systems Development Engineer, your responsibilities will include:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Translate engine-level functional and performance requirements into fluid-system requirements, architectures, and development priorities.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Lead architecture trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses, and risk assessments to support robust design decisions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Define and manage the development roadmap for fluid-system sub-assemblies, from concept through maturation and qualification.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Lead the design of fluid systems and the selection, development, and integration of their components, including make-or-buy decisions.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Define and manage the verification and validation strategy, including requirements, test specifications, acceptance criteria, and evidence of compliance.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Design and specify the pneumatic equipment required to support demonstrator test campaigns and test-article operations.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Analyse test data to assess system performance, identify discrepancies, and validate and anchor fluid-system models.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Feed test results and lessons learned back into system design, requirements, and future development activities.</p></li></ul><h2><br />What we would love to see from you</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Master's Degree or higher (or NZ and AUS "Bachelor with honors") in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree with substantial relevant experience</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Minimum 2 years of proven experience developing propulsion fluid systems</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and cryogenic fluids</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Good knowledge of fluid components (check-valves, pressure regulators...)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Fluency in English; proficiency in German or French is an asset</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Basic knowledge of aerospace standards (e.g. ECSS, NASA guidelines)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience writing scripts in Python</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX is an asset)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">(Optional) Experience with modelling and simulation tools is a plus (e.g. EcosimPro)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">(Optional) Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to