AIT Technician - Propulsion Valves

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pioneering space technology firm in Bordeaux is seeking an AIT Technician specializing in propulsion valves. In this role, you will support the assembly, testing, and industrialization of gas and propellant valves. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and a minimum of 5 years in mechanical/fluidic assembly, with strong hands-on skills and fluency in English. Join us to be part of our exciting journey into space!

Prestations

Agile work environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunity to democratize space

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical/fluidic systems assembly and testing.
• Experience with cleanroom assembly and/or cleaning/passivation processes is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assembly and commissioning of test benches with necessary checks.
• Carrying out tests and ensuring data recording and traceability.
• Applying assembly and manufacturing routings in production.
• Executing functional acceptance tests and identifying non-conformities.

Connaissances

Mechanical assembly

Fluidic connections

Electrical wiring

Dimensional measurements

Quality inspections

Hands-on skills

Team player

Detail-oriented

Fluency in English

Formation

Technical degree in precision mechanics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, instrumentation

Description du poste

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.

We are looking for an AIT Technician – Propulsion Valves to support the assembly, testing, and industrialization of our gas and propellant valves, working closely with the design team and AIT engineers. You will contribute to the end-to-end implementation of our valve production line.

Key responsibilities:

• Assembly and commissioning of test benches: mechanical installation, fluidic and electrical connections, wiring of sensors/actuators, and functional check together with the AIT engineer.

• Development and execution of tests: carrying out bench procedures (helium leak testing, PID regulation, dynamic performance, endurance, pressure safety factors (proof, burst) and flow characteristics), ensuring data recording, traceability, and reporting.

• Industrialization and processes: applying defined assembly and manufacturing routings, performing cleaning and passivation operations in cleanroom, executing dimensional measurements and visual/particulate inspections according to space standards.

• Production and quality support: precision mechanical assembly of valves in production, execution of functional acceptance tests in series (flight hardware acceptance), identification and follow-up of non-conformities, feedback to design/AIT teams, and participation in qualification and environmental test campaigns (vibration, shock, thermal).

What we'd love to see from you:

• Technical degree in precision mechanics, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or similar.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical/fluidic systems assembly, test bench work, testing, or precision maintenance (aerospace, aeronautics, medical, or similar).

• Hands‑on skills in mechanical assembly, fluidic connections, and electrical wiring.

• Experience with dimensional measurements and quality inspections.

• Experience in cleanroom assembly and/or cleaning/passivation processes is a plus.

• Familiarity with flight‑quality procedures (documentation, traceability, rigor).

• Team player, detail‑oriented, rigorous, and autonomous.

• Fluency in English.

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?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
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.