Propulsion Test Operations Engineer

Mission Brief

The Test Operations Engineer is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the development and verification testing of liquid rocket engines and their subsystems. The role focuses on the planning, execution, and evaluation of propulsion tests, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable test operations while coordinating closely with design, maintenance, and operations teams.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

• Plan and coordinate propulsion test campaigns, supporting development, verification, and qualification activities.
• Develop, review, and execute test procedures, operational documentation, and risk assessments.
• Operate and monitor tests from the control room, ensuring safe execution and responding to off-nominal conditions.
• Analyze test and facility data to verify test objectives, investigate anomalies, and support root cause analysis.
• Develop and continuously improve test operations procedures, work instructions, and processes.
• Collaborate with design, maintenance, and facility engineering teams to prepare, commission, operate, and improve test facilities and ground support equipment.
• Support system commissioning, operational readiness reviews, and the introduction of new test capabilities.

Qualification Checklist

• Relevant technical qualification, bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, testing, or developing complex mechanical or fluid systems.
• Experience with process systems involving gases, liquids, pressure systems, pumps, valves, instrumentation, or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues methodically and implement practical corrective actions.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to support design, modification, and commissioning activities.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced test environments and maintaining focus during critical operations.
• Physical dexterity is required, as the role may involve working in confined spaces and on industrial equipment.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 kg.
• Fluent in English.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with high-pressure, cryogenic, hazardous, flammable, or other demanding process systems.
• Hands-on experience with fluid systems, piping, tubing, valves, regulators, and instrumentation.
• Experience planning and performing maintenance on industrial or test equipment.
• Experience commissioning new equipment, facilities, or process systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis and interpretation of test or operational data.
• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, MATLAB, C#, etc.).