Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Senior Engineer

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.

At The Exploration Company, we are developing next-generation space transportation systems, including a lunar lander capable of precision landing and reusable operations. To support this effort, we are establishing a dedicated remote test site in the United Arab Emirates to perform hot-fire propulsion testing and hopper flight demonstrations.

As a Lunar Lander Test Bench Development Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of this new test facility from concept to operations. The role combines propulsion test infrastructure design, cryogenic fluid systems engineering, civil infrastructure coordination, and end-to-end project execution in a remote environment.

This position requires periodic travel to the UAE during site development, commissioning, and operations phases.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

In this role, your responsibilities will evolve with project maturity. Day-to-day duties will include:

Test Site Development

- Define and synthesize system-level requirements for a remote lunar lander test site supporting hot firing and hopper flight testing.

- Lead the design and implementation of the complete facility, including ground infrastructure and utilities.

- Specify and implement propellant and pressurization systems including Liquid Oxygen, Liquid Methane, Helium, and Nitrogen.

- Design infrastructure enabling autonomous operation of a remote site (power generation, storage, logistics, safety systems).

Fluid and Cryogenic Systems Engineering

- Develop P&IDs for propulsion test facilities and associated ground support equipment.

- Design, size, and select components for cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems.

- Ensure safe handling, storage, and distribution of cryogenic propel...