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Propulsion Ground Support Equipment Team Leader

The Exploration Company • France
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Lead the end-to-end development, commissioning, and operation of ground support equipment for liquid propellant rocket engine test facilities. Oversee design, fabrication, and integration of high-pressure gas, propellant feed, and control systems while managing cross-functional engineering teams. Requires 5+ years in rocket propulsion testing and 2+ years leading technical teams with expertise in P&IDs, CAD, and hazardous fluid safety.

Key Highlights
Lead development of propulsion test facility GSE from concept through commissioning and operation
Manage cross-functional team of mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation engineers and technicians
Ensure strict compliance with safety protocols for cryogenic and storable propellants
Oversee structural fabrication, high-pressure proof testing, and system commissioning
Translate test matrix requirements into hardware specifications, P&IDs, and fluid system architectures

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Key Responsibilities
Lead the engineering development of new test facility GSE including high-pressure gas distribution, propellant feed systems, electrical networks, control and data acquisition systems, and mechanical structures
Translate test matrix requirements into hardware specifications, master P&IDs, and fluid system architectures
Manage a cross-functional team of mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation engineers and technicians
Direct resource allocation across multiple test benches and manage development schedules
Oversee structural fabrication, tube bending, welding, and mechanical assembly of GSE lines, panels, and thrust measurement structures
Lead high-pressure proof testing, leak checks, and system commissioning/decommissioning phases
Establish protocols for handling hazardous fluids including cryogenic and storable propellants
Enforce strict compliance with oxygen compatibility, system passivation, and precision cleanliness levels
Manage DAQ/DCS engineers and technicians to integrate sensors and remote-actuated valves for automated test sequences
Author structural and fluid safety calculations, hazard analyses, and standard operating procedures
Maintain rigorous configuration control of test pad setups to ensure repeatable test conditions and audit readiness
Technical Skills Required
Rocket propulsion testing P&ID development 3D CAD modeling

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Benefits & Perks
Relocation assistance provided
Visa sponsorship available

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Nice to Have
Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
Experience with fluid simulation tools
Knowledge of precision cleaning techniques for aerospace applications

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 Propulsion Ground Support Equipment Team Leader to lead the development, commissioning and operation of our engine test benches that we use to test our cryogenic engines and storable thrusters.
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Job Overview
Posted Date Oct 01, 2026
Employment Type Full-time
Experience Level Not Applicable
Location France
Category Networking
Company The Exploration Company
Mentioned Skills
assembly ids simulation 3d technical expertise

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