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Propulsion Test Engineer
<p style="min-height:1.5em">Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power our future vehicles and missions. As a talented <strong>Propulsion Test Engineer</strong>, you will be responsible for the test and analysis of our future propulsion systems.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br /></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Key Responsibilities / Tasks:</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">In your capacity as a<strong> Propulsion Test Engineer</strong>, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Developing test plans, test objectives and schedules consistent with requirements and timelines; leading daily test operations and generating test reports.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Autonomously leading risk assessment analyses and defining mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety during all test campaigns.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Interpreting P&IDs and generating test sequences, balancing the risk, needs of the test and the limits of the test bench and test article.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Working hand in hand with development engineers, test bench team, AIT team and external partners to support all test operations on internal and external test facilities.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Supporting rapid test data processing with development engineers to guide the remainder of the test campaign and plan future test campaigns.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Defining, developing and updating test procedures and guidelines to improve test operations.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Preparing technical documentation, including detailed procedures, test reports, design reviews, and performance analyses.<br /></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>What we would love to see from you:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (master's and above preferred).</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">2–5 years of experience in propulsion testing or related fields.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proficiency in propulsion chemistry, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proven hands-on experience with engine testing or equivalent.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Background in cryogenic propulsion will be a big plus.</p></li></ul></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with commonly used simulation tools in propulsion testing (e.g., CEA).</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proficiency in python programming language is a plus.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Exposure to CAD Software