Test Development Engineer
Job description
Test Development Engineer responsible for developing test facilities for future propulsion systems, including requirements synthesis, design, risk assessment and commissioning. Part of the team developing test facilities for propulsion systems.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Synthesise test bench requirements from user and operator needs and plan required verification methods and tests.
- Translate engine test objectives and stakeholder needs into facility-level functional and performance requirements.
- Perform technical trade-offs to determine the best choice of hardware, software, equipment, component, location etc for various test facilities.
- Perform risk assessment analyses for future tests and developing mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety.
- Provide technical inputs to cost, schedule, procurement, commissioning, maintainability, and facility acceptance planning.
- Prepare and maintain P&IDs of test facilities based on test bench requirements and selecting components.
- Undertaking preliminary design of the ground support equipment with minimal oversight.
- Undertake hazard assessments of the test facility design (FMEA and HAZOPs) to determine if any additional changes to the design are required.
- Work with the current test bench team to coordinate end-to-end activities of the development of test facilities including design, reviews, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, test operations, ongoing upgrades and maintenance.
- Work with procurement, AIT and design teams during the development of test facilities to find the right balance of technical solutions, cost and lead time.
- Presenting findings to team members and participating in design reviews and project discussions.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (Master's and above preferred).
- 2–5 years of experience in propulsion, test facility development, experimental engineering, or a related field.
- Practical experience in the design, development, commissioning, or operation of test facilities, preferably for rocket propulsion systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, challenge assumptions, and make evidence-based engineering recommendations.
- Proven ability to work autonomously on assigned technical topics while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Nice to have
- Experience in test facility design for cryogenic propulsion systems is highly desirable. Relevant experience with other cryogenic or high-pressure fluid systems will also be considered.
Your team
test bench team
Team responsible for the development of test facilities for future propulsion systems.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.
Apply
Direct apply at The Exploration Company
Opens the job posting at The Exploration Company
About The Exploration Company
Building spacecrafts for humanity
The Exploration Company is developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit, and which carries cargo – and potentially humans in the long run. They are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power future vehicles and missions.
Mission
Democratising space
Key facts
- Developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle
- Developing different types of propulsion systems
Partners & customers
What they value
- We're Agile
- We're Open and Collaborative
- We have a lot of Fun