Senior Propulsion Test Engineer — Lead Space Propulsion Tests

Vsquared; Bordeaux; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Exploration Company is seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead and execute engine and component tests, interpret results, and drive safety and reliability across test campaigns. You will work with cross-functional teams to evaluate propulsion hardware and contribute to future space missions.

You should have a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering (master's or PhD preferred) and hands-on experience with engine testing, propulsion chemistry, and thermodynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (master's and above preferred).
• Proficiency in propulsion chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Proven hands-on experience with engine testing or propulsion testing.
• Background in cryogenic propulsion is a big plus.
• Experience with propulsion simulation tools (e.g., CEA).
• Proficiency in python programming language is a plus.
• Exposure to CAD Software (Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance.
• Develop test plans, test objectives and schedules; lead daily test operations and generate test reports.
• Autonomously lead risk assessment analyses and define mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety during all test campaigns.
• Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences, balancing the risk, needs of the test and the limits of the test bench and test article.
• Work hand in hand with development engineers, test bench team, AIT team and external partners to support all test operations on internal and external test facilities.
• Support rapid test data processing with component development engineers to guide the remainder of the test campaign and plan future test campaigns.
• Define, develop and update test procedures and guidelines to improve test operations.
• Preparing technical documentation, including detailed procedures, test reports, design reviews, and performance analyses.

Connaissances

Propulsion testing

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Python

CAD software

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Outils

Siemens NX

CATIA

CEA

Description du poste

The Exploration Company is seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead and execute engine and component tests, interpret results, and drive safety and reliability across test campaigns. You will work with cross-functional teams to evaluate propulsion hardware and contribute to future space missions.

You should have a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering (master's or PhD preferred) and hands-on experience with engine testing, propulsion chemistry, and thermodynamics.