AIT Propulsion Engineer

Job Expired

Mérignac, France

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company we are 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 longer run.

We want you as a talented AIT Propulsion engineer to help us in our mission by supporting the integration and test of our products and equipment related to propulsion engines. That includes big engines (made in-house), smaller thrusters (made in-house) and pumps, igniters etc…

Key Responsibilities

You will be successful in this role if you can run these different tasks:

Manage the preparation of these equipment integration and functional tests, this includes providing tools, GSE, and test setup needed for that, preparing the procedures and schedule with the design team
work closely with the design team to define the best design that would ease the integration and test (Design to manufacture)
Running the assembly and integration operations with a small team (the production rate is not huge at the moment but will grow with small serial production in the future)
Running the functional tests of the components (internal TVAC, outgazing, Pressure water tests, proof test, Cv characterisation etc)
Integrate the thrusters or propulsion engines and all instrumentation on the test bench before hot firing
Supporting the AIT operations/executions / tests
Writing short reports after the tests
Defining lessons learns and making continuous improvement

What we would love to see from you

In the role of AIT Propulsion engineer ideally, you will have the following:

Successful completion of an Engineering degree (Master's or PhD) in mechanical science/propulsion or equivalent
Having the double skills :
- mechanical assembly for integration and potentially small tool / GSE design
- electrical skills for testing (data acquisition system for sensors, simple programming of Python scripts, harness etc…)
Willingness to contribute to build and support a new team
Organised and rigorous
Hands-on approach
Inventive and problem-solver
Team spirit

Skills and Behaviours

Good organizing and prioritization of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Ability to communicate at all levels of the business

Why you should join us

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.