Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Bordeaux, France, with periodic travel to the United Arab Emirates for test campaigns.

Salary: €47.5K – €60K

Company

Developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle and next-generation lunar landers to democratise space.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of a remote test site in the UAE, including all ground infrastructure and utilities.
• Develop P&IDs and design cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems for Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Methane, Helium, and Nitrogen.
• Coordinate with civil engineering partners to implement test stands, safety perimeters, and support buildings.
• Define and implement automation architectures for facility control and safe vehicle connections.
• Manage the full project lifecycle including procurement, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP) and develop comprehensive test procedures and operational concepts.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in propulsion test facilities or hot-fire test bench development.
• Strong expertise in fluid systems engineering, specifically with cryogenic propellants.
• Experience designing or operating ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of automation systems and safety-critical control architectures for industrial environments.
• Willingness to travel to and work periodically in the United Arab Emirates.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making and a transparent, collaborative approach to risks.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of reusable space transportation systems.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided where applicable.
• Work within an international team focused on advancing space exploration.