Nyx Test Bench Engineer

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

Résumé du poste

The Exploration Company is seeking a Nyx Test Bench Engineer in Bordeaux, France. In this role, you will develop the propulsion test facility for legacy propellants, integrating systems and performing maintenance tasks. You will also manage suppliers and conduct comprehensive safety analyses to ensure operational efficacy.

A degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering and 2+ years of hands-on experience are required. The role offers relocation assistance, including visa sponsorship as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with propulsion test benches.
• Strong background in fluid systems and ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and test operations.

Responsabilités

• Support development of vacuum hot fire test facility.
• Manage suppliers and manufacturing activities.
• Support hazard analyses and develop testing procedures.
• Integrate thruster into test bench and perform maintenance.

Connaissances

Propulsion test benches

Fluid systems

Pressurized systems

Industrial automation

Excellent communication

Formation

Degree in aerospace engineering

Degree in mechanical engineering

Degree in chemical engineering

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 also developing advanced propulsion capabilities to support our reusable spacecraft programs. We are building a dedicated test capability for storable, hypergolic propulsion systems in the 100–800 N class.

As a Nyx Test Bench Engineer, you will be part of the team that develops the propulsion test facility for legacy propellants (e.g., MON-class oxidizers and MMH-type fuels), from requirements definition through commissioning and operating the test facility. You will be part of the team that develops, commissions and operates the test facility.

Key Responsibilities

Design of Test Facility

• Supporting development of a vacuum hot fire test facility which will be used to develop and qualify orbital thrusters - in tandem with the main designer/team leader
• Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equipment requirements
• Define instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems for safe hot‑fire testing
• Interface effectively with internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners

Assembly & Integration of Test Facility

• Manage suppliers and manufacturing activities; support integration and verification
• Support planning and execution of commissioning, acceptance testing, and entry‑into‑service activities

Safety & Operation of Test Facility

• Support hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures
• Develop procedures for handling, testing, maintenance, and emergency response
• Integrate thruster into test bench
• Support operations of test facility and perform hot fire, cold flows, decontamination and maintenance activities
• Perform maintenance activities of the test facility

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace, propulsion system, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with propulsion test benches, preferably with storable/legacy propellants
• Strong background in fluid systems, pressurized systems, and ground support equipment
• Knowledge of safety‑critical systems, industrial automation, and test operations
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders

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.