Test Technician at The Exploration Company (Bordeaux, France)Test Technician

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation.

We are also developing different types of propulsion systems to power our future vehicles and missions. As a talented Test Technician, you will be responsible for supporting test activities across the various test benches.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks: In your capacity as a Test Technician, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

• Help develop, prepare, assemble and commission mechanical and fluidic systems of the test benches.
• Support integration of instrumentation on the test benches.
• Support the team in building a CAD model of the test benches.
• Be an active participant in the test benches' maintenance operations.
• Act as an operator and monitor test bench systems during test campaigns
• Be involved in test and maintenance procedure writing and execution
• Handle cryogenic fluids (e.g., LN₂, LOX, CH₄), high-pressure gases, and hazardous operations following strict procedures.
• Contribute to safety reviews, risk assessments, and operational readiness checks
• Support post-test operations, inspections, and hardware documentation
• Be involved in spare part management and procurement for the test benches.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including design engineers, AIT engineers and technicians, suppliers, and test facility operators, throughout the full test campaign lifecycle

What we would love to see from you:

• 3+ years experience in Mechanical & Fluidic systems assembly and operations.
• Previous experience in the Aeronautic/Aerospace field, ideally in a test environment.
• Previous experience with Cryogenic and High-pressure fluids with strong understanding of the risks/consequences involved.
• Previous experience with CAD softwares (NX/Teamcenter or equivalent).
• Solution oriented mindset, rigorous, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable working in outdoor or industrial environments and with PPE
• Basic instrumentation, data acquisition and test monitoring experience (e.g. LabVIEW)
• Intermediate working proficiency in English. French is an asset

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.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

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.