Design jobs in France

Bordeaux, France

Full time

On-site

US & Future Programs Future Propulsion

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 want you as a talented CAD Technician to help us in our mission by supporting the design of tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), and test infrastructures critical to bring our propulsion systems to life.

• Design and maintain detailed CAD models and technical drawings for mechanical tooling, jigs, fixtures, test benches, and GSE

• Support the procurement and manufacturing of designed equipment by preparing detailed fabrication drawings and BOMs

• Participate to the commissioning of the test benches

• Ensure an accurate configuration management of the test benches CAD models

• Collaborate closely with AIT engineers, technicians, and manufacturing partners to ensure that all equipment is fit-for-purpose, manufacturable, and aligned with operational needs

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis in case of anomalies

• Maintain documentation, participate in design reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement

• Over 2 years of experience as a CAD Technician, ideally in aerospace, automotive, motorsport, or similar high-quality sectors

• Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA, Solid Works etc.)

• Expertise in creating manufacturing drawings (GD&T, tolerance analysis etc.)

• Ability to assess deviations from manufacturing

• Familiarity with test benches is a plus

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while keeping safety-first as a priority

• Team player, organized and rigorous

• Fluency in English

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?

Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
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.