Test Bench Engineer
Descrizione dell'offerta
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. In addition, we are developing advanced propulsion capabilities to support our reusable spacecraft programs. We are building a dedicated test capability for storable, hypergolic propulsion systems in the 100–800 N class. As a Vacuum Hotfire Test Stand Senior Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end development of a propulsion test facility for legacy propellants (e.g., MON-class oxidizers and MMH-type fuels), from requirements definition through commissioning and operating the test facility. You will manage the team that develops, commissions and operates the test facility. This position requires technical excellence and expertise as well as team management skills. Key Responsibilities Design of Test Facility Develop a vacuum hot fire test facility which will be used to develop and qualify orbital thrusters Capture and define system-level requirements for a chemical propulsion test bench supporting 100–800 N thrusters. Define performance envelopes, safety objectives, operability constraints, and verification methods. Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equipment requirements Define instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems for safe hot-fire testing. Interface effectively with internal engineering/design teams, customers, and external partners. Assembly & Integration of Test Facility Define the schedule and conditions of the bench integration. Define the tests to be performed all along the project, to mitigate the risks to find issues during commissionning. Manage suppliers and internal manufacturing activities; oversee integration and verification. Plan and execute commissioning, acceptance testing, and entry-into-service activities. Safety & Operation of Test Facility Lead hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures. Develop procedures for handling, testing, maintenance, and emergency response. Validate
Dettagli
- Azienda: The Exploration Company
- Sede: Bordeaux, France · France
- Tipo di contratto: Tempo pieno
- Fonte: ashby
- Valido fino al: 20 novembre 2026
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