Turbomachinery Lead Engineer

The Exploration Company; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship where applicable

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

The Exploration Company is hiring a Turbomachinery Lead Engineer in Bordeaux to drive the turbomachinery development for our high‑thrust rocket engine. You will lead a diverse engineering team, set objectives, reviews, and ensure robust design, test, and integration.

Requirements include a Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering with 10+ years of space project experience, fluent English, and strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 10+ years in related roles.
• Proven leadership of space project design through development and qualification.
• Fluent in English; German is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Lead development of turbomachinery for a high thrust engine.
• Mentor and manage a diverse engineering team; set objectives and reviews.
• Oversee testing, reliability, and supplier interactions for turbopump components.
• Collaborate with Business Team on proposals and bids.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions for turbopump development.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Project management

Turbomachinery

Thermodynamics

Rotordynamics

Manufacturing methods

Supplier management

English fluency

Formation

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Description du poste

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

The heart of a spacecraft lies in its engine, and that's why we, at The Exploration Company, are dedicated to developing our own cutting-edge Propulsion Systems ensuring the highest level of efficiency and reliability in our space endeavors.

We are seeking a talented Turbomachinery Lead Engineer to join our Future Project division. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading the development of the turbomachinery of our high thrust engine.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring a team of engineers with diverse expertise, background and seniority (set objectives, perform reviews, support team members in their development...)

• Ensuring the proper development of complex systems which are the turbomachinery of a high thrust liquid rocket engine (management of planning and resources, organization of reviews...)

• Lead technical decisions for the development of the turbopumps and its surrounding infrastructures (test stands, manufacturing capabilities...) always having in mind the potential impacts on the engine.

• In collaboration with the Business Team, participate in the preparation of proposals writing

• Oversee tests to validate the performance and reliability of turbopump components

• Identify, evaluate, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of turbopump components

• Anticipating risks for the turbopumps development and proposing corresponding mitigation actions

What we would love to see from you

• Master's Degree or higher (or NZ and AUS "Bachelor with honors") in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related and applicable technical discipline with a minimum of 10 years of related experience

• Proven experience leading projects from the early design phases of space projects, through development test campaigns until hardware qualification

• Strong understanding of liquid-propellant rocket and engines as systems

• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics and mechanical design

• Some understanding of problems of machine dynamics, such as rotordynamics

• Good understanding of industry standard and emerging manufacturing methods and their respective constraints

• Proven experience in external suppliers handling

• Fluent in English. German is an asset

Skills and Behaviors

• Strong ability to work in close collaboration with others

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills

• Strong research skills and ability to infer useful information from partial or even contradictory sources

• Drive towards excellence coupled with ability to work within time constraints

• Proficiency in organization and prioritization of tasks

• Behavior consistent with The Exploration Company's core values of Mission, Vision, Integrity, Excellence and Teamwork

• Enthusiasm for space exploration: be ready to have an impact on the future global space industry

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?

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.