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Development Engineer II - Thermal Protection Systems

Auckland, NZ
full-timemidAerospace

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Description

As a Development Engineer II specializing in Thermal Protection Systems, you'll design vehicle structures for extreme environments using advanced metallic and composite materials. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into detailed designs, conduct testing and analysis, and contribute to the development of the Neutron launch vehicle.

Requirements

  • Aerospace, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent
  • 2-4 years of design experience in high-performance mechanical or thermal systems
  • Strong understanding of material science, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and aerodynamics
  • 2 years experience with CAD software and modelling tools
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation by creating conceptual designs in CAD for thermal protection systems
  • Design composite assemblies, material stack-ups, joint details, seals, and metallic interfaces
  • Lead creation of detailed drawing packages and assembly models with design-for-manufacture focus
  • Own and manage analysis tools and methods for 1D, 2D, and 3D thermal performance analysis
  • Design and implement test hardware and instrumentation for development testing and model validation
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