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The Exploration Company•Space Exploration

Composite CAD Design Engineer

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3+ years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

As a Composite CAD Design Engineer, you will drive the design, modeling, and integration of composite parts and assemblies for spacecraft, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability. You will be a key contributor to the vehicle’s composite architecture, collaborating with various engineering teams from concept to industrialization.

Composite CAD Design Engineer – The Exploration Company

Mission: Developing & operating Nyx, a modular, reusable orbital spacecraft

About the Role

At The Exploration Company, we are building spacecraft for humanity. We are seeking a talented Composite CAD Design Engineer to drive the design, modeling, and maturation of advanced composite structures and integrated metallic assemblies for the Nyx orbital vehicle—from initial concept through industrialization and qualification.

Key Responsibilities

1. CAD Modeling & Layup Definition

• Model composite structures and sub-systems using Siemens NX, defining plies, core details, and laminate sequences.

• Generate detailed ply books, flat patterns, and engineering production drawings.

• Support the 3D modeling and integration of interfacing metallic structural components.

2. Design for Manufacturing (DfM) & Material Selection

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to ensure parts are producible, cost-effective, and meet tight aerospace tolerances.

• Select appropriate composite materials (CFRP, sandwich panels, pre-pregs, RTM) tailored to thermal and structural mission loads.

3. Cross-Functional Engineering & Analysis

• Work closely with structural and thermal analysts to iterate CAD models based on FEA results, trade studies, and physical test data.

• Engage with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and system teams during co-engineering sessions to ensure seamless vehicle-level integration.

• Maintain strict configuration control, track sub-assembly mass budgets, and actively support design reviews and qualification testing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must-Haves:

• Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.

• Experience: 3+ years in composite design for aerospace or high-performance sectors.

• Technical CAD: Strong proficiency with Siemens NX (experience with Fibersim or equivalent composite modules is highly valued).

• Materials & Processes: Solid grasp of laminate theory, failure criteria, and composite fabrication methods (RTM, autoclave/pre-preg, sandwich panel construction).

• Metallic Design: Working knowledge of aerospace metallic parts, materials, and conventional manufacturing processes.

• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving, task prioritization, and cross-functional communication abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Space Exploration: Directly shape a next-generation orbital vehicle designed to carry cargo and future crew.

• Fast-Paced Culture: An agile, collaborative, transparent environment with minimal bureaucracy.

• Relocation & Sponsorship: Comprehensive relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided where applicable.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Composite CAD Modelling • 1+ yrs
Siemens NX • 1+ yrs
Fibersim • 1+ yrs
Design for Manufacturing • 1+ yrs
FEA • 1+ yrs
Laminate Theory • 1+ yrs
Problem-solving • 1+ yrs
Cross-functional Collaboration • 1+ yrs

Experience

3+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Design
Engineering

Industries

Software & SaaS

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Relocation Assistance
Visa Sponsorship

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalLow • 2/10
cognitiveHigh • 9/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityHigh • 8/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The Exploration Company

Team size

Growing team

Location

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. Here at the 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 which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

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Composite CAD Design Engineer

Munich, Bavaria, Germany • Full Time