The Exploration Company

space orbital vehicle

TestDevelopmentEngineer

Bordeaux, France FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Test Development Engineer at The Exploration Company. Skills: Test Development Engineer, test facilities development, propulsion systems testing, cryogenic rocket engine testing, risk and hazard assessments, data acquisition and control systems. development of test facilities for our future propulsion systems. Synthesise test bench requirements from user and operator needs and plan required verification methods and tests”

Industry & Context.

space orbital vehicle
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving and analytical abilities; tackle challenging engineering problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field, 2–5 years of experience in propulsion or related fields, Hands on experience with test bench design and development, especially for cryogenic rocket engine testing, Experience using CAD Software (Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar) to develop and manage complex assemblies, Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems and how to select appropriate hardware based on requirements, problem-solving and analytical abilities, Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to Have

Master’s and above preferred, Background in cryogenic propellants and cryogenic systems will be a big plus, Exposure to the process of obtaining environmental analysis for test facilities is also a plus

What You'll Do.

development of test facilities for our future propulsion systems

Synthesise test bench requirements from user and operator needs and plan required verification methods and tests

Preparing P&IDs of test facilities based on test bench requirements

selecting components and undertaking CAD design of the ground support equipment

Undertake hazard assessments of the test facility design (FMEA and HAZOPs) to determine if any additional changes to the design are required

Perform technical trade-offs to determine the best choice of hardware

location etc for various test facilities

Autonomously leading risk assessment analyses for future tests and developing mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware developing clear procedures and guidelines to improve company processes

Develop and maintain test procedures

scripts and configuration files required for test facilities

particularly those required for the entry-into-service and commissioning phase of the system

Selecting control and data acquisition systems based on test requirements and support commissioning activities to ensure the proper working order of these systems

Lead and coordinate end-to-end activities of the development of test facilities including design

ongoing upgrades and maintenance

Work with procurement

AIT and design teams during the development of test facilities to find the right balance of technical solutions

Collaborate with others to troubleshoot test anomalies and tackle challenging engineering problems

Presenting findings to team members and participating in design reviews and project discussions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with procurement, AIT and design teams; Collaborate with others to troubleshoot test anomalies; Presenting findings to team members and participating in design reviews and project discussions; Open and Collaborative; transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences

Process & Methodology

Lead and coordinate end-to-end activities of the development of test facilities including design, reviews, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, test operations, ongoing upgrades and maintenance

Full Job Description

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 are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power our future vehicles and missions. As a talented Test Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of test facilities for our future propulsion systems. Key Responsibilities: In your capacity as a Test Development Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include: - Synthesise test bench requirements from user and operator needs and plan required verification methods and tests. - Preparing P&IDs of test facilities based on test bench requirements, selecting components and undertaking CAD design of the ground support equipment with minimal oversight. - Undertake hazard assessments of the test facility design (FMEA and HAZOPs) to determine if any additional changes to the design are required. - Perform technical trade-offs to determine the best choice of hardware, software, equipment, component, location etc for various test facilities. - Autonomously leading risk assessment analyses for future tests and developing mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety; developing clear procedures and guidelines to improve company processes. - Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts and configuration files required for test facilities, particularly those required for the entry-into-service and commissioning phase of the system. - Selecting control and data acquisition systems based on test requirements and support commissioning activities to ensure the proper working order of these systems. - Lead and coordinate end-to-end activities of the development of test facilities including design, reviews, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, test operations, ongoing upgrades and mainten

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