Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer
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About the Role
The Exploration Company is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of a lunar lander test facility in the UAE. The role involves propulsion test infrastructure, cryogenic fluid systems, and project execution.
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Responsibilities
- Define and synthesize system level requirements for a remote lunar lander test site supporting hot firing and hopper flight testing
- Lead the design and implementation of the complete facility, including ground infrastructure and utilities
- Specify and implement propellant and pressurization systems including Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Methane, Helium, and Nitrogen
- Design infrastructure enabling autonomous operation of a remote site (power generation, storage, logistics, safety systems)
- Develop P&IDs for propulsion test facilities and associated ground support equipment
- Design, size, and select components for cryogenic and high pressure fluid systems
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and distribution of cryogenic propellants and pressurants
- Define facility layout, foundations, structural interfaces, and site infrastructure requirements
- Coordinate with civil engineering partners to implement test stands, safety perimeters, and support buildings
- Define and implement automation architectures for test operations and facility control
- Develop and validate safety critical systems protecting personnel, hardware, and environment
- Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures
Requirements
- Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in propulsion test facilities or hot fire test bench development
- Strong expertise in fluid systems engineering, including cryogenic propellants
- Experience designing or operating ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems
- Knowledge of automation systems and safety critical control architectures
- Experience coordinating infrastructure or facility development in industrial or remote environments
- Demonstrated project management capability across multidisciplinary engineering activities
- Hands on engineering mindset with strong problem solving ability
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams
- Willingness to travel to and work periodically in the United Arab Emirates
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Company Overview
- The Exploration Company develops, produces, and operates Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.
- They are establishing a remote test site in the UAE for hot fire propulsion testing and hopper flight demonstrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and synthesize system level requirements for a remote lunar lander test site.
- Lead design and implementation of the complete facility, including ground infrastructure and utilities.
- Specify and implement propellant and pressurization systems (LOX, LCH4, He, N2).
- Design infrastructure for autonomous operation (power, storage, logistics, safety).
- Develop P&IDs for propulsion test facilities and ground support equipment.
- Design, size, and select components for cryogenic and high pressure fluid systems.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and distribution of cryogenic propellants.
- Define facility layout, foundations, structural interfaces, and site infrastructure.
- Coordinate with civil engineering partners for test stands, safety perimeters, and support buildings.
- Define and implement automation architectures for test operations and facility control.
- Develop and validate safety critical systems.
- Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments).
Qualifications
- Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in propulsion test facilities or hot fire test bench development.
- Strong expertise in fluid systems engineering, including cryogenic propellants.
- Experience designing or operating ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems.
- Knowledge of automation systems and safety critical control architectures.
- Experience coordinating infrastructure or facility development in industrial or remote environments.
- Demonstrated project management capability across multidisciplinary engineering activities.
- Hands on engineering mindset with strong problem solving ability.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams.
- Willingness to travel to and work periodically in the UAE.
Why Join Us
- Agile decision making with goals and systems in mind.
- Open and collaborative culture with transparency about risks and obstacles.
- Fun and rewarding opportunity to democratise space.
Additional Information
- Location: Bordeaux (France) initially, then test campaigns in UAE; full time UAE as an option.
- Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available.
- Equal opportunity employer; background check required.
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