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Join The Exploration Company as a Test Technician to support innovative aerospace technologies and propulsion systems.

Location
Bordeaux, France
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
mid
Type
full time

Posted by employer 1 month ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 17 hours ago

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Visa
Sponsorship available

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Joblaze summary

In the role of Test Technician at The Exploration Company, the individual will engage in the assembly, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical and fluidic systems on test benches, while also operating and monitoring these systems during test campaigns. Key skills include experience with cryogenic and high-pressure fluids, proficiency in CAD software, and a solid background in aerospace testing environments. This position is well-suited for someone with at least three years of relevant experience who thrives in collaborative, safety-focused settings. The company emphasizes agility and teamwork, fostering an environment where innovative aerospace technologies are developed.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on The Exploration Company's careers page October 27, 2026.
  • CAD appears in 3.5% of 3265 comparable mid other roles in United States; Labview appears in 0.4% of 3265 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Test Technician role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, High-pressure Gases, Labview, cryogenic fluids, fluidic systems, mechanical systems.
Does The Exploration Company sponsor work visas for this role?
Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?
The Exploration Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Test Technician role at The Exploration Company.

From the original posting

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

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

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