AIT Electrical Engineer

PARTECH PARTNERS; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company is seeking an AIT Electrical Engineer to design, develop and test electrical architectures for turbomachinery and test benches. You will lead the assembly, integration, and testing of electrical components and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include defining test procedures, documenting results, troubleshooting with advanced tools, and providing technical leadership during commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in an aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical systems and architecture for test benches, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and control systems.
• Lead assembly, integration and testing of electrical components for turbomachinery and engines.
• Define test procedures, document results and trace non-conformities.
• Specify and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to ensure system integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate sensors, actuators, power supplies, and DAQ systems.
• Conduct system-level troubleshooting and debugging using diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs).
• Perform root cause analysis and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability.
• Provide technical leadership during assembly, commissioning, and test operations.
• Document designs, test results, and configuration changes; contribute to SOPs and risk assessments.
• Ensure electrical systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

Instrumentation

High voltage

Hands-on electrical

Electrical testing

Cabling & harnessing

CAD tools

Beckhoff/automation

Electrical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

Key responsibilities:

In your capacity as an AIT Electrical Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving and often diverse, but day to day your duties will include:

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical systems and architecture for test benches, including power distribution, signal conditioning, and control systems.

• Lead assembly, integration and testing of electrical components for turbomachinery and engines.

• Define test procedures, document results and trace non-conformities

• Specify and review electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to ensure system integrity and compliance with industry standards.

• Collaborate with the team to integrate sensors, actuators, power supplies, and DAQ systems.

• Conduct system-level troubleshooting and debugging, using advanced diagnostic tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs).

• Perform root cause analysis and implement engineering solutions to improve system robustness and reliability.

• Provide technical leadership during assembly, commissioning, and test operations.

• Document all designs, test results, and configuration changes; contribute to standard operating procedures and risk assessments.

• Ensure all electrical systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field.

• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in an aerospace environment

What we would love to see from you:

• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, system integration, and instrumentation.

• Experience with high voltage systems (200V - 1000V, AC/DC).

• Comfortable working hands-on with electrical hardware, wiring, test equipment and instrumentation.

• Proven experience designing and commissioning electrical systems, and with testing of electrical systems (e.g. electrical motors and batteries)

• Hands-on experience with cabling and harness manufacturing

• Proficiency in using common electrical test equipment and CAD tools (e.g., EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical).

• Experience with industrial control, automation or data‑acquisition systems (e.g. Beckhoff).

• Knowledge of electrical standards and best practices for high-reliability applications

• Familiarity with test bench operations would be a plus

• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with a hands‑on approach.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

• A passion for space exploration and a mindset focused on innovation, precision, and safety.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.