About the Role
<p style="min-height:1.5em">Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><br />We want you as a highly talented <strong>Propulsion AIT Engineer</strong> to help us in our mission by leading Assembly, Integration and Test activities on Huracan, our cryogenic engine. This is a hands-on role at the interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test operations. You will help turn propulsion designs into flight-relevant hardware by supporting the build-up and verification of thrust chamber assemblies and complete engines.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">In your capacity as a <strong>Propulsion AIT Engineer</strong>, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Lead the assembly and acceptance testing of Huracan subcomponents, in particular the thrust chamber assembly</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Participate in full engine builds, integrating the thrust chamber assembly with the engine structure, fluid components, valves, instrumentation, pumps, piping, and other propulsion subsystems.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Develop detailed assembly procedures, work instructions and manufacturing documentation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Define tooling, fixtures and ground support equipment required for engine assembly</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure assemblies comply with cleanliness, contamination control and configuration management requirements</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Perform leak checks, pressure testing, functional checks, instrumentation checks, and other verification or acceptance activities under approved procedures and relevant safety controls</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support hot-firing test campaign preparation, including hardware readiness reviews, tooling and equipment checks, procedure walk-downs, and test article closeout</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Record build data, inspection results, non-conformities, deviations, rework, and as-built information in the ERP system</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Help investigate assembly or integration issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with engineering and quality teams</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly processes, work instructions, tooling, ergonomics, and production readiness</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Young graduate in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another related field (master's and above preferred), preferably with rocketry experience or individual projects</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>What we would love to see from you:</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience assembling or integrating mechanical systems in a laboratory, workshop, production, or test environment, ideally related to propulsion, pressure systems, fluidic assemblies, or complex hardware</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with CAD, PLM, ERP, manufacturing execution, or technical documentation systems</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Understanding with torque-controlled assembly, cleanliness practices, FOD prevention, leak testing, pressure testing, or dimensional inspection</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Understanding of configuration management, non-conformance management, root-cause analysis, and quality documentation</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, welding, additive manufacturing, surface treatments, inspections) and their impact on tolerances and performance is highly valued</p></li></ul><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Rigor and attention to detail are core values in everything we do: you take the time to understand requirements, follow procedures precisely, check your work, and maintain accurate records. </p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of getting the hardware ready</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Fluency in English, both written and verbal</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and communicating clearly about hardware status, risks, and constraints</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A passion for space exploration and the motivation to see propulsion hardware move from drawings to tested engines</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Why you should join us!</strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you