AI Summary
Design and develop a propulsion test facility for legacy propellants, translating test needs into facility requirements, and ensuring safe hot-fire testing. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to commission and operate the test facility. Develop procedures for handling, testing, and maintenance of the facility.
Key Highlights
Design of Test Facility
Assembly & Integration of Test Facility
Safety & Operation of Test Facility
Key Responsibilities
Design of Test Facility
Supporting development of a vacuum hot fire test facility
Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equipment requirements
Define instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems for safe hot-fire testing
Interface effectively with internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners
Assembly & Integration of Test Facility
Manage suppliers and manufacturing activities; support in integration and verification
Support planning and execute commissioning, acceptance testing, and entry-into-service activities
Safety & Operation of Test Facility
Support hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures
Develop procedures for handling, testing, maintenance, and emergency response
Integration of thruster into test bench
Support operations of test facility and perform hot fire, cold flows, decontamination and maintenance activities
Perform maintenance activities of the test facility
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship
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 that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.
We are also developing advanced propulsion capabilities to support our reusable spacecraft programs. We are building a dedicated test capability for storable, hypergolic propulsion systems in the 100–800 N class.
As a Nyx Test Bench Engineer, you will be part of the team that develops the propulsion test facility for legacy propellants (e.g., MON-class oxidizers and MMH-type fuels), from requirements definition through commissioning and operating the test facility. You will be part of the team that develops, commissions and operates the test facility.
Key Responsibilities / Tasks
Design of Test Facility
- Supporting development of a vacuum hot fire test facility which will be used to develop and qualify orbital thrusters - in tandem with the main designer/team leader
- Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equipment requirements
- Define instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems for safe hot-fire testing.
- Interface effectively with internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners.
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- Manage suppliers and manufacturing activities; support in integration and verification.
- Support planning and execute commissioning, acceptance testing, and entry-into-service activities.
- Support hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures.
- Develop procedures for handling, testing, maintenance, and emergency response.
- Integration of thruster into test bench
- Support operations of test facility and perform hot fire, cold flows, decontamination and maintenance activities
- Perform maintenance activities of the test facility
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- Degree in aerospace, propulsion system, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with propulsion test benches, preferably with storable/legacy propellants.
- Strong background in fluid systems, pressurized systems, and ground support equipment.
- Knowledge of safety-critical systems, industrial automation, and test operations.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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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?
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.
All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
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