Propulsion Test Engineer

About the role

The Exploration Company is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the testing and analysis of innovative propulsion systems for their modular and reusable space orbital vehicle, Nyx. The role involves preparing and executing engine and component-level tests, managing test operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware performance and safety. This position is critical to advancing the company's mission of democratizing 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 personnel and hardware safety.
• Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences while balancing test needs and bench limits.
• Collaborate with development, AIT, and external teams to support test operations.
• Process test data to guide campaign development and define improved test procedures.

Required skills

• Propulsion testing
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid dynamics
• Engine testing
• P&ID
• Risk assessment
• Technical documentation
• MAIT

Nice to have

• Cryogenic propulsion
• CEA
• Python
• Siemens NX
• CATIA
• GD&T

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Master's degree or 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, including the development of the modular and reusable space orbital vehicle, Nyx.