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In-Space Manufacturing Engineer
Develops technology to build products in orbit using microgravity
£50k–£105k Space race
What it involves
Designs 3D printing, crystal growth and fibre optic manufacturing processes that exploit microgravity to produce materials impossible to make on Earth.
Skills & knowledge needed
Materials science3D printingProcess engineeringSpace systemsQuality control
Why it's emerging now
Certain materials — like ZBLAN fibre optics — can only be manufactured with the quality microgravity provides.
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