Senior Propulsion Test Engineer, Spacecraft Systems

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship where applicable

Job summary

The Exploration Company is building spacecrafts for humanity and is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle. We seek a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead test activities, analyze propulsion systems, and ensure safe, efficient campaigns.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, execute and document propulsion tests, while advancing technology for future missions and supporting rapid data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, masters or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering, related field.
• Experience in propulsion testing or related propulsion fields.
• Hands-on engine testing experience and ability to interpret test data.
• Cryogenic propulsion knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute tests at engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance.
• Develop test plans/objectives and schedules; lead daily test operations and reports.
• Lead risk assessments and define mitigations to ensure safety during tests.
• Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences balancing risk and test bench limits.
• Collaborate with development engineers, test bench, AIT, and external partners.
• Support rapid test data processing to guide campaigns and future tests.
• Define, develop and update test procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare technical documentation including procedures, reports and analyses.

Skills

propulsion chemistry

thermodynamics

fluid dynamics

engine testing

Education

Aerospace or mechanical engineering (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Tools

CAD software (Siemens NX/CATIA)

CEA and propulsion sims

Python

Job description

The Exploration Company is building spacecrafts for humanity and is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle. We seek a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead test activities, analyze propulsion systems, and ensure safe, efficient campaigns.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to plan, execute and document propulsion tests, while advancing technology for future missions and supporting rapid data-driven decisions.