Turbomachinery AIT Engineer

Responsibilities

• In your capacity as a Turbomachinery AIT Engineer , your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:
• Prepare and execute assembly and test procedures for electric pump hardware, including inspection plans, acceptance testing and engine integration
• Design and implement tooling for assembly and testing of pump components
• Lead high-precision mechanical assembly of electric pump hardware (bearings, rotors, stators, seals)
• Manage fluid interfaces and instrumentation on test articles, supporting integration at pump and engine levels
• Support test preparation and execution with internal and external test bench teams
• Act as a technical interface with design engineering teams, providing feedback for manufacturability, assembly, integration, and testability (MAIT)
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including design engineers, AIT engineers and technicians, suppliers, and test facility operators, throughout the full test article lifecycle
• What we would love to see from you
• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field (master's and above preferred).
• 1+ years of experience in turbomachinery MAIT or closely related fields with fluidic experience (Engineer I)
• Hands-on experience with pump or rotating machinery testing (or equivalent experimental work)
• Familiarity with dynamic seals, bearings, and manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, welding, additive manufacturing, surface treatments, inspections) and their impact on tolerances and performance is highly valued
• Solid understanding of cryogenics, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
• Solution-oriented mindset, with the creativity and curiosity to tackle complex technical challenges
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Why you should join us!
• What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:
• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?
• We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.
• If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.

Additional Information

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power our future vehicles and missions. As a talented Turbomachinery AIT Engineer , you will be responsible for supporting the development and production ramp-up of our e-pumps for the Huracan engine.

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