Electrical Technician

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exploration Company in Bordeaux is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Technician to lead installation, commissioning, and debugging of electrical systems for propulsion test benches. This hands-on role requires practical problem solving and proactive execution.

We value experience with sensors, actuators, harness manufacturing, and electrical schematics. Strong communication in English is important as you’ll collaborate with design engineers and work in a dynamic, high‑reliability

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar (or years of equivalent professional experience as a substitute)
• 3+ years of experience in electrical system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency using electronics equipment (e.g. DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro‑mechanical sub-assemblies
• Experience in high-reliability environments is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning, and debugging of electrical systems for propulsion test benches
• Assemble and verify cabinets per electrical schematics
• Manufacture ground and flight harnesses
• Support design engineers to optimize harness layout and routing
• Troubleshoot signals and devices to resolve issues (DAQs, valve drivers, power supplies)
• Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with engineers to improve performance and safety
• Maintain records of installations, debugging, and maintenance
• Prepare technical reports and SOPs

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Wire harness

Documentation

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

DAQs

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

We are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Technician to help us in our mission by leading the installation, commissioning, and debugging of electrical systems for various propulsion test benches. This is a hands‑on position that demands technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensuring the success of our propulsion testing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform integration of sensors, actuators, power supplies, and control systems for various test benches
• Manufacture and verify cabinets according to electrical schematics
• Manufacture ground and flight harnesses
• Support design engineers in optimizing the harness layout and routing for our engines
• Troubleshoot various signals and electronic devices to resolve issues (data acquisition system, valve driver, power supply, exciter, etc)
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with design engineers to enhance the performance and safety of test benches
• Maintain accurate records of system installations, debugging processes, and maintenance activities
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures

Basic qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or similar (or years of equivalent professional experience as a substitute)
• 3+ years of experience in electrical system installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency using electronics equipment (e.g. DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
• 2+ years of experience manufacturing wire harnesses or electro‑mechanical sub-assemblies

What we would love to see from you

• Experience working on test facilities, ideally in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high‑reliability industry
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation
• Hands‑on experience with sizing, installing and troubleshooting various electronic components
• Positive and flexible attitude in a constantly evolving environment
• Grit to overcome obstacles and get the job done
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in English
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Detail‑oriented and committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards

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.

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.