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Principal Propulsion AIT Engineer (Cryogenic Systems)

The Exploration Company • France
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Lead Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities for two cryogenic propulsion systems, providing technical and people leadership across dedicated teams. Define AIT strategy, oversee test campaigns, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule objectives. Requires deep expertise in liquid-propellant propulsion, cryogenic systems, and proven team leadership.

Key Highlights
Lead AIT for two cryogenic propulsion systems with dedicated teams
Define and maintain AIT approach, plans, and technical execution strategy
Oversee integration, testing, and acceptance activities, ensuring safety and quality
Coordinate resources, resolve complex technical issues, and mentor team leaders

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Key Responsibilities
Provide overall technical leadership for AIT activities of cryogenic propulsion systems
Define and maintain the AIT approach, philosophy, plans, and technical execution strategy
Ensure AIT activities are aligned with system requirements, design intent, verification objectives, and programme milestones
Review and approve AIT procedures, test specifications, test plans, test reports, non-conformance dispositions, and engineering change documentation
Lead technical assessment and resolution of complex AIT problems, including test anomalies, hardware issues, instrumentation problems, and system performance deviations
Oversee preparation, integration, functional testing, and acceptance activities for propulsion systems
Coordinate investigation of anomalies and ensure root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and retest activities are properly managed
Ensure all AIT activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety rules, operational constraints, and approved procedures
Lead and support propulsion AIT Team Leaders, ensuring clear priorities, ownership, and effective communication
Balance resources and priorities across all propulsion systems according to programme needs and test criticality
Support development of teams through coaching, technical guidance, and constructive feedback
Build a culture of ownership, disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and learning from experience
Contribute to integrated project planning, including AIT schedules, resource requirements, facility usage, and major test milestones
Identify technical, operational, and schedule risks related to AIT activities and ensure mitigation actions are defined and tracked
Ensure compliance with company processes and applicable regulatory requirements for propulsion AIT activities
Promote a strong safety culture, particularly for activities involving cryogenic fluids, high pressure, hazardous energy, and propulsion test operations
Support quality investigations, audits, non-conformance management, and corrective and preventive actions
Technical Skills Required
Propulsion AIT Cryogenic Systems Liquid Propulsion

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Benefits & Perks
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Equal opportunity employer

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Nice to Have
French language

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.We are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refueled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.We are seeking an experienced and talented to lead the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities for two cryogenic propulsion systems. Each system is supported by a dedicated AIT team.
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Job Overview
Posted Date Sep 30, 2026
Employment Type Full-time
Experience Level Not Applicable
Location France
Category Programming
Company The Exploration Company
Mentioned Skills
assembly configuration management technical expertise

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