Propulsion Test Engineer

About the role

The Exploration Company is developing innovative aerospace technologies, including the Nyx modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the test and analysis of future propulsion systems to support the company's mission of advancing space transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance.
• Develop test plans, objectives, and schedules while leading daily test operations and generating reports.
• Lead risk assessment analyses and define mitigation actions to ensure safety during test campaigns.
• Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences while balancing test bench and article limits.
• Collaborate with development, AIT, and external teams to support test operations.
• Process test data to guide current and future test campaigns.
• Define and update test procedures and guidelines to improve operations.
• Prepare technical documentation including procedures, reports, and performance analyses.

Required skills

• Propulsion testing
• Propulsion chemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid dynamics
• Engine testing
• P&IDs
• Test planning
• Risk assessment
• Technical documentation
• CAD Software
• GD&T

Nice to have

• Cryogenic propulsion
• CEA
• Python

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship

About the Company

The Exploration Company is building innovative aerospace technologies to advance the future of space transportation. They are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.