Project Description:

Space Forge is developing a compact and deployable heat shield that will be opened up in orbit and be used to protect our satellites returning from space. The successful SPINtern working on this project will be able to get hands-on experience supporting our engineers to build prototypes and test campaigns of the deployment system, as well as modeling and analysis of its non-linear deployment torques and forces.

Launching things to space is hard, and expensive. Being able to make systems and mechanisms lightweight and more effective is key to ensuring your products have a competitive price. Deployable systems, like a heatshield, not only allow to save space but also reduce the costs associated with the mass of similar rigid systems. With the goal of using space for the benefit of humankind, Space Forge is developing a compact and deployable heat shield that will be opened up in orbit and be used to protect our satellites returning from space.

During this project, the applicant will learn about:

The space hardware engineering process

Mechanical, thermal and structural requirements and design of space hardware

Qualification of space hardware

Testing, assembly and verification of space hardware

Non-linear behaviour of space deployable systems

Applicant Specification:

Is willing and able to learn new skills rapidly via online research and self-experimentation

Has passion for the space and green technology sectors

Ability to work effectively both individually and in small teams;

Able to write coherent reports and manuals to help others understand their work;

Capable of self-managing time and working to a deadline;

Being comfortable working in person and remotely with diverse teams;

Able to act responsibly and safely in the working environment;

Minimum requirements:

Are studying or just completed a science-based degree

Is eligible to work in the UK without a visa

Desirable requirements:

Experience with CAD and structural/mechanical engineering

Understanding of non-ablative re-entry technologies

Knowledge of Space standards such as ECSS

Basic Electronics knowledge

Process details:

• 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate

• 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement

How we work:

Space Forge is built from an extraordinarily diverse and eclectic team of makers, united by a love of space, a passion for entrepreneurship, and a collective drive to succeed.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and that starts with hiring diversely. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you didn’t tick.