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The Exploration Company is building innovative aerospace technologies for space transportation, developing Nyx—a modular, reusable orbital vehicle designed for cargo and eventual human missions—along with advanced propulsion systems.
As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will own the testing and analysis of propulsion systems across engine and component levels. Your responsibilities include:
- Prepare and execute tests to evaluate hardware performance at engine and component levels
- Develop test plans, objectives, and schedules aligned with requirements and timelines; lead daily test operations and generate comprehensive test reports
- Conduct autonomous risk assessment analyses and define mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety during test campaigns
- Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences, balancing risk, test needs, and bench/article constraints
- Collaborate with development engineers, test bench teams, AIT teams, and external partners to support test operations on internal and external facilities
- Support rapid test data processing with component development engineers to guide ongoing and future test campaigns
- Define, develop, and update test procedures and guidelines to improve operations
- Prepare technical documentation including detailed procedures, test reports, design reviews, and performance analyses
The role is continuously evolving and offers exposure to cutting-edge aerospace propulsion technology in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred)
- 3–5 years of experience in propulsion testing or related fields
- Proficiency in propulsion chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
- Proven hands-on experience with engine testing or equivalent
- Background in cryogenic propulsion (highly valued)
- Experience with simulation tools commonly used in propulsion testing (e.g., CEA)
- Python programming proficiency (plus)
- Exposure to CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
