Component Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Component Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and owning manufacturing processes for solenoid isolation valves for the Nyx reusable orbital vehicle with an accent on precision machining, assembly, and contamination control. Focus on optimizing production yield, qualifying tooling, and managing supplier coordination for flight-ready hardware.

Location: Must be based in Bordeaux, France (relocation assistance and visa sponsorship provided)

Salary: €47.5K – €60K

Company

The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle capable of carrying cargo and potentially humans.

What you will do

• Define and develop manufacturing processes for solenoid isolation valve components, including machining, welding, and brazing.
• Develop and qualify high-precision tooling and fixtures to ensure repeatable assembly.
• Establish and enforce precision cleaning and contamination control procedures for storable-propellant hardware.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with internal machine shops and external specialty suppliers.
• Create inspection plans and acceptance criteria, including dimensional, NDI, and leak checks.
• Drive continuous improvement of yield, cycle time, and cost through process optimization.

Requirements

• B.S. in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
• Experience manufacturing precision flight hardware, particularly valves or fluid components.
• Hands-on experience with machining, welding, brazing, or precision assembly processes.
• Proficiency with GD&T and inspection methods such as CMM and leak testing.
• Knowledge of cleanliness and contamination control for propellant-wetted hardware.
• Ability to work onsite in Bordeaux, France.

Nice to have

• Experience with storable or hypergolic propellants.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar aerospace quality systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile environment with fast decision-making and goal-oriented systems.
• Open and collaborative culture with transparency regarding risks and obstacles.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to contribute to the democratization of space.