Joblaze summary

In the role of CAD Design Engineer at The Exploration Company, the individual will focus on creating and refining CAD models for spacecraft and their subsystems, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements and manufacturing constraints. Proficiency in Siemens NX and a solid background in aerospace design are essential, along with at least five years of relevant experience. This position is well-suited for seasoned professionals who can navigate complex design challenges and collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines. The company emphasizes agility and teamwork, fostering an environment where innovative aerospace solutions can thrive.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on The Exploration Company's careers page October 29, 2026.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this CAD Design Engineer role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Siemens NX.
Does The Exploration Company sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: The Exploration Company targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this CAD Design Engineer role at The Exploration Company.

From the original posting

We want you as a talented CAD designer to help us in our mission by modelling the physical architecture of our spacecraft.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

● To contribute to the definition of our overall vehicle architecture,

● To contribute to the detailed definition of our vehicle.

Key Responsibilities:

To build the CAD physical models of the vehicle and their sub-systems on Siemens NX (CAD tool) or equivalent and contribute to the choices in terms of overall architecture, aeroshape, equipment accommodation and main materials.
To lead the design of aerospace components and systems using advanced CAD software.
To maturate the CAD models by adjusting the architecture, accommodation, structure materials and thicknesses based on the outcomes of the 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 the mission environments and manufacturing constraints.
To maintain the configuration management of the CAD models.
To manage the vehicle structure mass budget aided by the CAD model, and tracked in the overall system database.
To contribute to co-engineering sessions with the mission analysis, propulsion, avionics, GNC and system engineers, by sharing guidelines or orders of magnitude in order to converge on the feasibility of a solution, based on engineering feeling or simplified analytical approach.
To define the volume allocations and clearance 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 to reviews of designed systems.

Qualifications:

An advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or manufacturing engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as CAD design Engineer.
Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX.
Strong knowledge on aerospace vehicle design and associated challenges.
Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and industry standards.
Experience in Composite design is a plus.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) is a plus.
Fluent in English. German and French is 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.

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

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