ECLSS V&V Engineer Intern

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

We want you as a talented intern to help us in our mission by contributing to the development, justification and validation of our Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS).

As an ECLSS engineer intern, you will ensure that the system undergoes the correct steps to qualify it for flight. This inter-disciplinary position includes hands-on work on the test benches for the Pressure Control System (PCS), the Air Recirculation System (ARS) and the Crew and Emergency systems (CES). A major part of the work is to ensure the activities are documented properly according to the ECSS development process.

In your position as an ECLSS Engineer Intern, your role includes:

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  Verifying NASA ISS requirements applicable to ECLSS components through test and analysis data.

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  Build hands-on on test support equipments (GSEs) and functional test benches.

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  Supporting test activities and validating simulation results against test data for accuracy and reliability

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  Qualifying hardware components for internal designs and externally sourced parts in environmental testing such as vibration, shock and thermal cycling

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  Communicating effectively and providing recommendations through the preparation and presentation of technical data

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  Writing technical documentation and participating in internal and external reviews

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

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

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?  

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. 
 
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.  


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.