Lead Lunar Lander Test Facility Engineer

The Exploration Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking a Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of a new remote UAE test facility for propulsion test stands, cryogenic systems, and autonomous operations.

You will coordinate civil infrastructure, safety architectures, and end-to-end project execution, with periodic travel to the UAE. Degree and 5+ years in propulsion facilities preferred; strong collaboration across international teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion test facilities or hot‑fire test bench development.
• Strong expertise in fluid systems engineering, including cryogenic propellants.
• Experience designing or operating ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of automation systems and safety‑critical control architectures for industrial environments.
• Experience coordinating infrastructure development in industrial or remote environments.
• Demonstrated project management capability across multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Hands‑on engineering mindset with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and synthesize system-level requirements for a remote lunar lander test site supporting hot firing and hopper flight testing.
• Lead the design and implementation of the complete facility, including ground infrastructure and utilities.
• Specify and implement propellant and pressurization systems including LOX, LMT, Helium, and Nitrogen.
• Design infrastructure enabling autonomous operation of a remote site (power generation, storage, logistics, safety systems).
• Develop P&IDs for propulsion test facilities and associated ground support equipment.
• Design, size, and select components for cryogenic and high‑pressure fluid systems.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and distribution of cryogenic propellants and pressurants.
• Define facility layout, foundations, structural interfaces, and site infrastructure requirements.
• Coordinate with civil engineering partners to implement test stands, safety perimeters, and support buildings.
• Define and implement automation architectures for test operations and facility control.
• Develop and validate safety-critical systems protecting personnel, hardware, and environment.
• Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop test procedures, operational concepts, and commissioning plans.
• Lead end‑to‑end development of the test facility including design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operations readiness.
• Manage technical interfaces with internal teams, customers, and external suppliers.
• Perform trade‑off analyses to optimize performance, safety, cost, and schedule.
• Support on‑site deployment, integration, and test campaigns in the UAE.

Skills

Propulsion test facilities

Cryogenic fluid systems

Automation systems

Safety-critical control architectures

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or related field

Job description

The Exploration Company is seeking a Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of a new remote UAE test facility for propulsion test stands, cryogenic systems, and autonomous operations.

You will coordinate civil infrastructure, safety architectures, and end-to-end project execution, with periodic travel to the UAE. Degree and 5+ years in propulsion facilities preferred; strong collaboration across international teams is essential.