AM Application Engineer

Orbex 

Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €122m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA. 
We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris on orbit. 
Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Copenhagen, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, using your skills to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market. 

Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry. 

The Position 
Orbex is Europe’s most exciting space company. You will be joining a team developing one of the most innovative, high-tech orbital space launch vehicles in the world, and you’ll have the chance to earn an ownership stake in the company.

We are looking for AM Application Engineer responsible for the production, building optimal support structures and working with our design and propulsion engineers to ensure that our designs are optimal for AM. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background of MSc in a relevant engineering discipline, like Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering and similar
• Proven experience with metal AM machines, ideally with experience in Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS, SLM, LPBF)
• Knowledge within metrology and quality management processes (QA, QC) in manufacturing 
• Solid experience and knowledge in metallography, including high performance nickel based alloys, aluminium and copper chromium zirconium  

• Background in data preparation, running AM machines, building optimal support structures and working with engineers to consult on design considerations 

• Experience with Materialise Magic and SolidWorks

Desirable experience and traits: 

• Experience working with AM in a regulated industry such as Aerospace, Formula 1, medical devices, energy etc

• Experience with Design for AM (DfAM) as well as DFM/DFA in general 
• Experience with Amphyon and ANSYS for AM

Personality 

• Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through

• It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members

• You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment
• Very good communication skills in both oral and written form, as well as interpersonal communication

Location – Copenhagen 

Our roles need to be on-site in Denmark due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Copenhagen at Orbex’s Danish propulsion engineering and manufacturing site.
Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most modern and aesthetically interesting cities. It is regarded as being one of the most livable cities in the world, with a strong reputation for being clean, green and sustainable.
With a huge, active waterfront and a lively social scene, Copenhagen offers a wide range of social activities and leisure opportunities, all with a uniquely Scandinavian flair. Activities include cycling and sailing, and the centre of the city is famed for it’s cultural highlights.

Security

You must be a UK or European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo a background check which includes a criminal record check. 

 Benefits

• Competitive salary  

• Annual 1% special holiday allowance 

• Share Options in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful 

• Group Life Insurance, Lump Sum. 

• Enhanced vacation leave including the Danish Holiday act (25 days) + an additional 5 days, public holidays and up to 3 additional enhanced public holidays.  

• Up to 8 days additional leave for child related sickness (up to aged 8).  

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave 

• Orbex are able to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide comprehensive relocation assistance, this includes 1 month of accommodation in the local area paid for by the company, a relocation allowance and full support through the visa application process.