The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity, and its engines are the heart of that mission. The company is hiring a Turbopump Rotordynamics Engineer for its Future Project division, to design, analyse and optimise turbopump components for high-thrust rocket engines.
 About The Exploration Company
Mission: Building spacecraft for humanity
Focus: Own cutting-edge propulsion systems
Division: Future Project
Culture: Agile, open, collaborative and fun
Values: Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork
Benefits & Career Growth
Relocation: Relocation assistance for those willing to move
Visa: Visa sponsorship where applicable
Impact: Shape the future of the global space industry
Growth: Hands-on work from concept to working prototypes
Inclusion: Equal opportunity employer that values diversity
Position Overview
This Turbopump Rotordynamics Engineer role covers turbomachinery design decisions, rotor dynamics analysis, cryogenic pump component design and supplier supervision. You will work closely with development engineers from concept through validation.
 Why This Role Matters: Turbopumps decide how efficient and reliable a rocket engine can be. As a key member of a fast-moving engineering team, your rotordynamics work directly informs the specifications of cryogenic pump components.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Analysis
- Make and document well-reasoned, consequential decisions in turbomachinery design
- Carry out and review turbopump architectural trades
- Perform rotor dynamics analysis to inform cryogenic pump component specifications
- Build analytical models of geometric and mechanical problems and implement solutions in programs
Development & Collaboration
- Work proactively with development engineers on the conception, refinement and validation of designs
- Design and procure cryogenic pump components based on specifications and best practices
Suppliers & Subcontractors
- Supervise external subcontractors
- Communicate with suppliers
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field (alternatively a bachelor’s with substantial relevant experience)
Experience & Knowledge
- 3-5 years with fast rotating machinery
- Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, mechanical design and machine dynamics, especially rotordynamics
- Strong knowledge of bearings and rolling elements; good knowledge of materials
- Understanding of current and emerging manufacturing methods and their constraints
- 3D CAD and drafting proficiency; scripting in Python or similar
Optional
- Hands-on experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes
Skills & Behaviours
- Collaboration, clear communication, analysis and problem solving
- Research skills, even from partial or contradictory sources
- Drive for excellence, task prioritisation and enthusiasm for space exploration
About The Exploration Company & Space Careers in Munich
The Exploration Company develops spacecraft and its own propulsion systems. Offers depend on a background check run through a third-party provider. The posting gives no salary, so candidates should confirm this during the process.
Career Excellence: Help build the engines that carry humanity further into space.
Who Should Apply?
- Rotordynamics Engineers: Ready to move into rocket propulsion
- Turbomachinery Designers: With fast-rotating machinery experience
- Aerospace Engineers: Seeking a space industry role
- Mechanical Engineers: Strong in thermodynamics and machine dynamics
- International Engineers: Open to relocating to Munich
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