[Nyx Earth] Propulsion Design Office Principal

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

Team Leadership & Engineering Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers spanning thermal, structural/mechanical, CFD and CAD/design functions, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

• Define individual scopes of work, set priorities, and manage workload across concurrent design activities to keep the team aligned with program milestones.

• Conduct regular design reviews and one-on-ones, providing clear technical direction and supporting career development within the office.

Propulsion System Design & Technical Ownership

• Making or approving key design decisions on feed or pressure systems, and associated structures.

• Drive design-to-requirements traceability, ensuring system satisfy mass, thermal, and safety margins up to qualification.

• Coordinate with Systems Engineering and Vehicle Design to manage interfaces between the propulsion system and adjacent vehicle subsystems.

Thermal Analysis & Management