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# Nyx Test Bench Engineer

- **Company:** The Exploration Company
- **Location:** Bordeaux, France
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Software Requirements Analysis, Safety Critical Systems
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://fr.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=737e9ac2725d1a2e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SAFe?, * Degree in aerospace, propulsion system, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.

 * 2+ years of hands-on experience with propulsion test benches, preferably with storable/legacy propellants.
 * Strong background in fluid systems, pressurized systems, and ground support equipment.
 * Knowledge of safety-critical systems, industrial automation, and test operations.
 * Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

## Description

As a Nyx Test Bench Engineer, you will be part of the team that develops the propulsion test facility for legacy propellants (e.g., MON-class oxidizers and MMH-type fuels), from requirements definition through commissioning and operating the test facility. You will be part of the team that develops, commissions and operates the test facility., * Supporting development of a vacuum hot fire test facility which will be used to develop and qualify orbital thrusters - in tandem with the main designer/team leader

 * Translate propulsion test needs into facility, utilities, and ground support equipment requirements
 * Define instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems for safe hot-fire testing.
 * Interface effectively with internal engineering teams, customers, and external partners.

Assembly & Integration of Test Facility

 * Manage suppliers and manufacturing activities; support in integration and verification.
 * Support planning and execute commissioning, acceptance testing, and entry-into-service activities.

Safety & Operation of Test Facility

 * Support hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures.
 * Develop procedures for handling, testing, maintenance, and emergency response.
 * Integration of thruster into test bench
 * Support operations of test facility and perform hot fire, cold flows, decontamination and maintenance activities
 * Perform maintenance activities of the test facility


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