AIT Test Engineer

The role

The AIT Test Engineer will manage testing activities for the Nyx space orbital vehicle. This includes preparing and executing dynamic and thermal testing for sub-systems and prototypes.

What you will do

• Manage testing activities from definition of requirements to post-test reviews
• Write, review and execute procedures for integration and tests
• Execute tests performed in-house with internal equipment
• Execute tests performed in external facilities
• Procure or rent instrumentation and install it on items to test
• Interact with other AIT engineers, technicians and external stakeholders
• Resolve anomalies happening during integration and tests
• Manage reports at the end of operations and tests
• Support qualification plans of new processes within AIT
• Support the purchase of equipment needed to run testing activities

Required qualifications

• Engineering degree (Master or PhD) in mechanical science, instrumentation/test or equivalent
• Experience in the AIT of aerospace vehicles
• Versatile to support several activities depending on the workload
• Able to manage several topics at the same time
• Proficient in following safety standards and maintaining quality control
• Leadership skills
• Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
• Positive and flexible attitude
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business in English
• Organized and rigorous
• Hands-on approach
• Inventive and problem solver, team spirit

Nice to have

• Prior experience with Vibration Tables, Thermal Chambers or similar equipment
• Mechanical skills with electrical/digital and electromechanical knowledge

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable

Before you apply

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity and developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.