Propulsion Test Engineer Verified today
The Exploration Company is building spacecraft and developing propulsion systems for future vehicles and missions. As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will be responsible for testing and analysing these propulsion systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute tests at engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance.
- Develop test plans, test objectives and schedules consistent with requirements and timelines; lead daily test operations and generate test reports.
- Lead risk assessment analyses and define mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety during all test campaigns.
- Interpret P&IDs and generate test sequences, balancing risk, test requirements and the limits of the test bench and test article.
- Work with development engineers, test bench team, AIT team and external partners to support test operations on internal and external test facilities.
- Support rapid test data processing with development engineers to guide the test campaign and plan future campaigns.
- Define, develop and update test procedures and guidelines to improve test operations.
- Prepare technical documentation including detailed procedures, test reports, design reviews and performance analyses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field (master's or PhD preferred).
- 2-5 years experience in propulsion testing or related fields.
- Proficiency in propulsion chemistry, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
- Proven hands-on experience with engine testing or equivalent.
- Experience with simulation tools used in propulsion testing (e.g. CEA).
- Exposure to CAD software such as Siemens NX or CATIA, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred
- Background in cryogenic propulsion.
- Proficiency in Python programming language.