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# Test Development Engineer

- **Company:** The Exploration Company
- **Location:** France
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Technical Data Management Systems
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/test-development-engineer-the-exploration-company-10634457

## About the Role

* Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field (Master's and above preferred).
 * 2-5 years of experience in propulsion, test facility development, experimental engineering, or a related field.
 + Practical experience in the design, development, commissioning, or operation of test facilities, preferably for rocket propulsion systems.
 + Experience in test facility design for cryogenic propulsion systems is highly desirable. Relevant experience with other cryogenic or high-pressure fluid systems will also be considered.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data, challenge assumptions, and make evidence-based engineering recommendations.
 * Proven ability to work autonomously on assigned technical topics while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary engineering team.
 * Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.

## Description

In your capacity as a Test Development Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties may include:

 * Synthesise test bench requirements from user and operator needs and plan required verification methods and tests.
 * Translate engine test objectives and stakeholder needs into facility-level functional and performance requirements.
 * Perform technical trade-offs to determine the best choice of hardware, software, equipment, component, location etc for various test facilities.
 * Perform risk assessment analyses for future tests and developing mitigation actions to ensure personnel and hardware safety.
 * Provide technical inputs to cost, schedule, procurement, commissioning, maintainability, and facility acceptance planning.
 * Prepare and maintain P&IDs of test facilities based on test bench requirements and selecting components.
 * Undertaking preliminary design of the ground support equipment with minimal oversight.
 * Undertake hazard assessments of the test facility design (FMEA and HAZOPs) to determine if any additional changes to the design are required.
 * Work with the current test bench team to coordinate end-to-end activities of the development of test facilities including design, reviews, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, test operations, ongoing upgrades and maintenance.
 * Work with procurement, AIT and design teams during the development of test facilities to find the right balance of technical solutions, cost and lead time.
 * Presenting findings to team members and participating in design reviews and project discussions.