Propulsion AIT Engineer

The role

You will lead Assembly, Integration and Test activities on the Storm cryogenic engine. This hands-on role involves turning propulsion designs into flight-relevant hardware by supporting the build-up and verification of thrust chamber assemblies and complete engines.

What you will do

• Lead the assembly and acceptance testing of Storm subcomponents, in particular the thrust chamber assembly
• Participate in full engine builds, integrating the thrust chamber assembly with the engine structure, fluid components, valves, instrumentation, pumps, piping, and other propulsion subsystems
• Develop detailed assembly procedures, work instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Define tooling, fixtures and ground support equipment required for engine assembly
• Ensure assemblies comply with cleanliness, contamination control and configuration management requirements
• Perform leak checks, pressure testing, functional checks, instrumentation checks, and other verification or acceptance activities
• Support hot-firing test campaign preparation
• Record build data, inspection results, non-conformities, deviations, rework, and as-built information in the ERP system
• Help investigate assembly or integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly processes, work instructions, tooling, ergonomics, and production readiness

Required qualifications

• Young graduate in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related field
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• master's and above preferred
• preferably with rocketry experience or individual projects
• Experience assembling or integrating mechanical systems in a laboratory, workshop, production, or test environment, ideally related to propulsion, pressure systems, fluidic assemblies, or complex hard
• Familiarity with CAD, PLM, ERP, manufacturing execution, or technical documentation systems
• Understanding with torque-controlled assembly, cleanliness practices, FOD prevention, leak testing, pressure testing, or dimensional inspection
• Understanding of configuration management, non-conformance management, root-cause analysis, and quality documentation
• Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, welding, additive manufacturing, surface treatments, inspections) and their impact on tolerances and performance is highly valued
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and communicating clearly about hardware status, risks, and constraints
• A passion for space exploration and the motivation to see propulsion hardware move from drawings to tested engines

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check
• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

About the company

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. They are building spacecraft for humanity.