[Nyx Earth] Valve / Component Test Engineer

The Exploration Company
Munich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeEUR 50,000 - 70,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Collaboration","Organizational skills","Multitasking","Communication"]

Plan and execute test campaigns to qualify and accept solenoid isolation valves for a storable propulsion system. Develop qualification, acceptance, and life-test procedures (functional, leak, proof/burst, cycle life, propellant compatibility), run functional and environmental testing (cold flow, vacuum, thermal, vibration, EMI where applicable), analyze test data, and lead root-cause investigations for anomalies. Work with instrumentation and test benches to ensure certification-grade traceability.

Loading

Loading job details...

Preparing the role view and application actions.

FursaFursa
The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company
4 days ago

[Nyx Earth] Valve / Component Test Engineer

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI
Last checked: 22 minutes agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Plan and execute test campaigns to qualify and accept solenoid isolation valves for a storable propulsion system. Develop qualification, acceptance, and life-test procedures (functional, leak, proof/burst, cycle life, propellant compatibility), run functional and environmental testing (cold flow, vacuum, thermal, vibration, EMI where applicable), analyze test data, and lead root-cause investigations for anomalies. Work with instrumentation and test benches to ensure certification-grade traceability.
Location: Munich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop test plans and procedures for solenoid isolation valve qualification, acceptance, and life testing (functional response, leak, proof/burst, cycle life, propellant compatibility).
  • •Define test success criteria and correlate them with valve functional and performance requirements, supporting V&V planning with system engineers.
  • •Execute functional, performance, and environmental test campaigns (cold flow, vacuum, thermal, vibration, EMI where applicable) and operate test benches and data acquisition.
  • •Reduce and analyze test data, investigate anomalies, and lead root-cause analysis for issues such as leakage exceedances, actuation failures, and response time drift.
  • •Document test results and anomalies for certification traceability and design/maintain test fixtures and facility setups, including propellant-compatible procedures.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 50,000 - 70,000 annually
Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 3+ years of hands-on test engineering experience with valves or fluid components.
  • •Experience with functional, leak, and life-cycle testing of solenoid or similar valves.
  • •Experience with DAQ systems and instrumentation (pressure, flow, position sensors).
  • •Root-cause investigation experience for test anomalies and failures.
  • •Familiarity with applicable test standards (e.g., NASA, ECSS) and storable/hypergolic propellant test safety practices is a strong plus.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering
Skills:Problem-solvingCollaborationOrganizational skillsMultitaskingCommunication
Tech Stack:DAQInstrumentationPressure sensorsFlow sensorsPosition sensorsTest benches

Company Brief

The Exploration Company
Designs and develops reusable crewed and cargo spacecraft for low Earth orbit missions. The company builds orbital transfer and return vehicles to enable routine transportation, research, and commercial services in space.
Industry: Space Technology
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 2018
WebsiteLinkedIn