Test Engineer

About Exotrail

Born of a strong ambition to conquer the stars, Exotrail is a "scale-up" that came into being in 2017. Its aim is to develop and market small satellite engines worldwide.

We develop products focusing on impact, frequent delivery, and continuous improvement. Inspired by the digital world, we are customer-focused and entrepreneurial.

We manage risks to cross boundaries and deliver results that otherwise wouldn't be possible in a traditional space model.

We rely on all the required means to sustain the development of our products, be it for propulsion or servicing satellites. With a strong innovative spirit inherited from our early phases, we gear up to grow our industrial company.

 Role Description

As a Test Engineer, you are responsible of the testing activities of space systems and subsystem along their development phase. You play a crucial role in concatenating and ensuring proper verification and validation through testing and qualification of the various Exotrail's spaceware products.

Initially, you will contribute to the development and qualification electronics subsystems. Along your professional journey with us, you will learn skills linked to electronics, fluidics and propulsion testing.

Depending on your experience, you will be in charge of the organisation and distribution of the operational workload of the test engineering team.

Your responsibilities include:

Define and write the qualification test plan for system and sub-systems, in collaboration with system engineers and technical team.

Translate qualification test plans into test specifications.

Organise, coordinate and perform test campaigns.

Ensure compatibility of the test material with the test bench.

Installation of test setups.

Follow-up of service providers and laboratory partners.

Track, store and analyse test data.

Produce test reports, trace detected anomalies and contribute to eventual investigation.

Procurement and design of needed tools.

Contribute to the standardization and amelioration of development and test processes.

Ensure technical growth and development of the test engineering team.

Organise and distribute the operational workload of the test engineering team.

Preferred Experience

More than 7 years of experience in a similar position.

Full proficiency in French and English (B2 minimum)

Hands-on experience with test equipment, such as multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies, pressure sensors, leak detectors.

Familiar with MIL-STD or ECSS standards.

Owing a driving license is required (Permis B).

Previous experience in vibration and/or shock testing is required.

Previous experience on electronics testing for qualification, such as Electro Magnetic Compatibility, is required.

The following are a plus

Previous experience in thermal testing, such as TVAC.

Hands-on experience in fluidic system testing, such as leak detection, pneumatic test, hydraulic test.

Experience in electric propulsion or space hardware.

Experience in vacuum technologies, such as vacuum chambers.

Skills in Python coding.

Soft Skills

Leadership.

High degree of autonomy.

Proactivity.

Rigour.

Strong communication skills with colleagues and other teams.

About our recruitment process

We are committed to recruiting the right people for the right job regardless of your private background.

We meet at least three times in order to give you a better idea of what it's like to work at Exotrail:
1. Technical interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager: you will learn more about the position and our culture.
2. On-site interview with your future manager: you will discover your work environment and learn more about the required qualifications.
3. Interview with the team : you can make sure that you share the same vision and values of the company.