Test Bench Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Test Bench Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and operating a vacuum hot fire test facility for orbital thrusters with an accent on fluid systems, instrumentation, and safety-critical operations. Focus on translating propulsion requirements into ground support equipment, managing facility integration, and executing complex hot-fire testing procedures.

Location: Bordeaux, France. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are provided for those willing to relocate.

Company

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed for cargo and human transport.

What you will do

• Design and develop a vacuum hot fire test facility for orbital thrusters.
• Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equipment requirements.
• Define instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems for safe testing.
• Manage suppliers and support integration, verification, and commissioning activities.
• Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP) and implement safety mitigation measures.
• Execute hot fire, cold flows, decontamination, and maintenance of the test facility.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace, propulsion, mechanical, or chemical engineering.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with propulsion test benches, preferably with storable/legacy propellants.
• Strong background in fluid systems, pressurized systems, and ground support equipment.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems, industrial automation, and test operations.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must be willing to relocate to Bordeaux, France.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile decision-making environment with a focus on transparency.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space exploration.
• Collaborative and open team culture.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.