the-exploration-company - Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer

• Test Site Development • Define and synthesize system-level requirements for a remote lunar lander test site supporting hot firing and hopper flight testing. • Lead the design and implementation of the complete facility, including ground infrastructure and utilities. • Specify and implement propellant and pressurization systems including Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Methane, Helium, and Nitrogen. • Design infrastructure enabling autonomous operation of a remote site (power generation, storage, logistics, safety systems). • Fluid and Cryogenic Systems Engineering • Develop P&IDs for propulsion test facilities and associated ground support equipment. • Design, size, and select components for cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems. • Ensure safe handling, storage, and distribution of cryogenic propellants and pressurants. • Infrastructure and Civil Engineering Coordination • Define facility layout, foundations, structural interfaces, and site infrastructure requirements. • Coordinate with civil engineering partners to implement test stands, safety perimeters, and support buildings. • Safety, Automation, and Operations • Define and implement automation architectures for test operations and facility control, including safe connections with the vehicle to test. • Develop and validate safety-critical systems protecting personnel, hardware, and environment. • Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures. • Develop test procedures, operational concepts, and commissioning plans. • Project Leadership • Lead end-to-end development of the test facility including design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operations readiness. • Manage technical interfaces with internal teams, customers, and external suppliers. • Perform trade-off analyses to optimize performance, safety, cost, and schedule. • Support on-site deployment, integration, and test campaigns in the UAE. • WHAT WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU • Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in propulsion test facilities or hot-fire test bench development. • Strong expertise in fluid systems engineering, including cryogenic propellants. • Experience designing or operating ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems. • Knowledge of automation systems and safety-critical control architectures for industrial or test environments. • Experience coordinating infrastructure or facility development in industrial or remote environments. • Demonstrated project management capability across multidisciplinary engineering activities. • Hands-on engineering mindset with strong problem-solving ability. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams. • Willingness to travel to and work periodically in the United Arab Emirates. • Location: Bordeaux (France) in a first step and test campaign of few months in UAE - Full time UAE as an option