Structural Engineer Volunteer

Associated Supervisor: Chief DDM Engineer, Lead Rover Engineer, Lead EDV Engineer, Lead Structural Engineer

About the Position: Team Tumbleweed’s mission to build a revolutionary method of Mars exploration will require passionate structural engineers who will be involved in the design, analysis, and optimization of several structural elements of our Tumbleweed Rover. As a fully-fledged Mars Mission is soon approaching, Team Tumbleweed has reached a critical point in which our cutting-edge technology is being developed and tested at a high magnitude of complexity and intensity.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity, stability, and performance of the rover. We are hiring structural engineers to work on the rover structure, payload subsystem, EDV (Entry and Decent Vehicle), and several other subsystems depending on your level of experience and expertise.

Expectations:

Strong communication and intercultural skills

Excellent written & spoken English

Willingness for continuous learning and personal development

Familiarity with structural design for space exploration missions, autonomous vehicles, or similar applications

Experience in finite element analysis, structural optimization, and material selection.

Strong capabilities in CAD modeling, 3D printing, simulation tools, testing

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Expected commitment of at least 1.5 years and approximately 15 hours per week

Responsibilities:

Design and analyze key structural components of the Tumbleweed Rover, ensuring they meet mission requirements for durability, strength, and weight efficiency.

Collaborate with our rover engineering teams to select and optimize materials for the structural components, considering factors such as weight, thermal properties, and mechanical strength.

Work closely with the other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of structural elements with mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

Perform detailed failure mode analysis to identify potential structural vulnerabilities.

Establish and execute testing protocols for structural components, including structural load testing, vibration testing, and thermal testing.

Rewards: Check out the perks of being in our team at teamtumbleweed.eu/apply!