The Exploration Company
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Bordeaux, France. Posted a month ago
The role
You will be responsible for the test and analysis of future propulsion systems. This includes preparing and executing tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance.
What you will do
- 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.
- Lead risk assessment analyses and define mitigation actions.
- Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences.
- Work with development engineers, test bench team, AIT team and external partners.
- Support rapid test data processing to guide test campaigns.
- Define, develop and update test procedures and guidelines.
- Prepare technical documentation including procedures, reports, design reviews, and performance analyses.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in propulsion testing or related fields
- Proficiency in propulsion chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
- Proven hands-on experience with engine testing or equivalent
- Exposure to CAD Software (Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Nice to have
- master's and above preferred
- Background in cryogenic propulsion will be a big plus
- Experience with commonly used simulation tools in propulsion testing (e.g., CEA)
- Proficiency in python programming language is a plus
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided
- Visa sponsorship where applicable
Before you apply
- All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the company
The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity and developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. They are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power future vehicles and missions.