AIT Test Engineer

Ait Test Engineer

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 want you as a talented AIT Test Engineer to help us in our mission by making sure that NYX can be integrated.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

• Prepare, execute and manage the internal or external dynamic testing (vibration, acoustic...) of several sub-systems (electronic, fittings, weldings...)
• Prepare, execute and manage the internal or external thermal testing (cycling, TVAC...) of several sub-systems
• Write documentation prior and post integration and test activities
• Support other testing activities in AIT domain (e.g.: parachute, EMC, mechanisms, shock tests...)
• Support mechanical activities needed on Nyx Capsule

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the testing activities from definition of requirements to post-test reviews
• Write procedures detailing the setups for integration and tests (in Epsilon3, ODOO, Team Center)
• Execute the tests performed in-house with internal equipment (vibration test bench, thermal chamber)
• Execute the tests performed in external facilities
• Procurement (or rental) of instrumentation and its installation on the items to test
• Interact with other AIT engineers and technicians but also with external stakeholders
• Resolve anomalies happening during the integration and tests
• Manage the reports to be done at the end of the operations/tests
• Give feedback and report on any blockage or problem during the testing and propose improvements and fixes
• Support the qualification plans of new processes within AIT (welding, fittings...)
• Support the purchase of all the equipment (COTS or not) needed to run the testing activities (Tools, generic GSE)
• Work with AIT technicians and MGSE team to define needs of machined parts and/or tools (proposing design, follow up with MGSE team)

What We Would Love To See From You:

• A minimum of a master's degree in mechanical science, instrumentation/test or equivalent
• Experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles
• Prior experience with Vibration Tables, Thermal Chambers or similar equipment is a plus
• Mechanical skills with electrical/digital and electromechanical knowledge would be appreciated
• Versatile, in order to support several activities depending on the workload
• Being able to manage several topics at the same time (preparation of next tests and execution in parallel)
• Proficient in following safety standards and maintaining quality control during all assembly and test operations.
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Hands-on approach
• Inventive and problem solver, team spirit
• Able to document all tasks in written form
• Fluency in English.

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.