TRISTAN EDWARDS
Profile:
Mechanical Engineer with 7 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing processes and testing. Experienced in design for space applications, fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Proven track record in successfully executing complex engineering projects from concept to completion. At Exobiosphere, Tristan supports the design, assembly, integration, and testing of high-throughput drug screening space platforms.
Work History:
2025 - Current: Exobiosphere, Luxembourg Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical design, assembly, integration, and testing of high-throughput drug screening space platforms. Rapid prototyping and developmental test campaigns.
2024 - 2025: Lunar Outpost EU, Luxembourg Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical design, and testing of critical subsystems for Lunar applications, with a focus on thermal and mechanical survivability for launch conditions and lunar environment. Worked in cleanroom environments to assemble, integrate, and validate flight hardware under strict space-grade standards. Delivered test plans, results, and subsystem updates to ESA, contributing to technology readiness advancement and review milestones.
2018 - 2021: FIT (Footwear Industry Training), Cape Town, South Africa Head of Product Development
Led the end-to-end development of fully customized, commercially viable 3D-printed footwear, driving innovation at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, and consumer product design. Built and managed a small interdisciplinary team, working hands-on with designers, engineers, and early customers, while partnering closely with the founder to set technical direction and growth strategy.
2016 - 2017: ICP (Integrated Convoy Protection), Pretoria, South Africa Design Engineer
Design and development of advanced armored vehicles, with a focus on the new REVA Scout platform. Responsible for both conceptual and detailed mechanical design, and for ensuring successful transition of components from CAD to production
2016 - 2016: DFR Engineers, Pretoria, South Africa. Junior design engineer
Supported the design and specification of HVAC systems for commercial buildings. Conducted heat exchange and flow rate calculations to optimize system performance. Delivered HVAC designs for multiple commercial projects, improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs, meeting regulatory standards.
EDUcation:
Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), Kiruna, Sweden Master of Science in Space Technology with specialisation Spacecraft Design
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa), Cape Town, South Africa Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa (South Africa), Pretoria, South Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical engineering