Nyx Test Bench 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 are also developing advanced propulsion capabilities to support our reusable spacecraft programs. We are building a dedicated test capability for storable, hypergolic propulsion systems in the 100–800 N class.

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

Design of 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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