Test Development Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and commission test facilities and ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems, including cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems.
Role type
Test Development Engineer (Propulsion Systems)
Builds
Test benches, ground support equipment, and verification infrastructure for orbital vehicles and propulsion systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Engineering
Required skills
Test facility design, risk assessment (FMEA/HAZOP), P&ID creation, technical trade-offs, hazard analysis, system integration, procurement coordination, preliminary design of ground support equipment.
Preferred skills
Cryogenic propulsion systems experience, high-pressure fluid systems experience, Master's or PhD in aerospace/mechanical engineering.
Technologies
P&ID software, FMEA/HAZOP tools, propulsion test hardware, ground support equipment components.
Responsibilities
Synthesize test bench requirements from user/operator needs; translate engine test objectives into facility-level requirements; perform technical trade-offs for hardware/software/location; conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation actions; prepare and maintain P&IDs; undertake preliminary design of ground support equipment; coordinate end-to-end facility development (design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning); collaborate with procurement and design teams; present findings and participate in design reviews.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC