Fluid and Propulsion Test Engineer

at  Orbex Space

Orbex is looking for proactive and energetic Test Engineer to drive the evaluation of propulsion and fluid systems components to the next level.
You will be responsible for developing and performing component level testing such as pressure testing, flow testing, cryogenic testing, vibration testing, etc as required by the component verification plan.
As a Test Engineer, you will be required to design the tests, develop the requires tests benches and perform the tests in collaboration with the components design engineers. This is a multi-disciplinary role requiring you to have a good understanding of mechanisms, fluid mechanics, strength of materials, thermodynamics on top of practical testing knowledge and instrumentation.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experienced in industrial or aerospace testing campaigns including working with the required hardware and sensors needed for tests.
• Experience with the use and setup of data acquisition systems. This includes data processing and analysis either with custom coding (Python) or experience with NI software.
• Hands on experience with designing, building and maintaining test equipment for ambient and cryogenic test fluids.
• Experience with arranging sub-contractors for testing campaigns which cannot be performed in-house. Some travelling will be required for this.
• Prior experience for advanced piping design, assembly and commissioning. Creation and reading of P&ID diagrams.
• Mechanical CAD Design, GD&T.
• Project planning skills.
• MS office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, projects, etc is required

Desirable Skills and Experience

• ERP software experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of calibration techniques is desired.
• Experience with Epsilon3 is desirable.
• Budgeting and procurement experience is desirable.
• CAD / CFD experience, Solidworks / Ansys

Your role will include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Ownership of all in house fluid system test equipment. This includes the design, building, procuring, upgrading, maintenance, consumables or health and safety aspects of the fluid system test benches
• Assisting Design Engineers to create test procedures, plan tests, and perform the tests according to the agreed schedule. This includes performing TRRs and PTRs.
• Ensure all sensors used for testing are calibrated and the data is stored correctly
• Analyse the test procedures and determine what testing hardware is required to perform the tests
• Be flexible by modifying existing test hardware to suit new testing requirements or design a new test bench should this be required
• Determine if sub-contract testing is needed and liaise with the sub-contractor
• Process the test data and output it to be analysed by the necessary project owner
• Make suggestions on improving tests in the future to ensure easier data collection, simplify testing or improve testing results
• Ensure all test related documentation is up to date or made available during testing campaigns
• Collaborate with other engineers and Test Technicians to ensure test equipment is available
• This role would require hands on work as well as design activities.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experienced in industrial or aerospace testing campaigns including working with the required hardware and sensors needed for tests.
• Experience with the use and setup of data acquisition systems. This includes data processing and analysis either with custom coding (Python) or experience with NI software.
• Hands on experience with designing, building and maintaining test equipment for ambient and cryogenic test fluids.
• Experience with arranging sub-contractors for testing campaigns which cannot be performed in-house. Some travelling will be required for this.
• Prior experience for advanced piping design, assembly and commissioning. Creation and reading of P&ID diagrams.
• Mechanical CAD Design, GD&T.
• Project planning skills.
• MS office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, projects, etc is required.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• ERP software experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of calibration techniques is desired.
• Experience with Epsilon3 is desirable.
• Budgeting and procurement experience is desirable.
• CAD / CFD experience, Solidworks / Ansys.