Senior Engineer – Lunar Lander Test Bench Development

The Exploration Company

Lunar Lander Test Bench Engineer at The Exploration Company developing a reusable space vehicle test facility. Leading design, development, and deployment in Dubai and the UAE.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, development, and deployment of a new lunar lander test facility from concept to operations.
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).
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 propellants and pressurants.
Define facility layout, foundations, structural interfaces, and site infrastructure requirements.
Coordinate with civil engineering partners to implement test stands, safety perimeters, and support buildings.
Define and implement automation architectures for test operations and facility control, including safe connections with the vehicle to test.
Develop and validate safety-critical systems protecting personnel, hardware, and environment.
Perform hazard analyses (FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments) and implement mitigation measures.
Develop test procedures, operational concepts, and commissioning plans.
Lead end-to-end development of the test facility including design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operations readiness.
Manage technical interfaces with internal teams, customers, and external suppliers.
Perform trade-off analyses to optimize performance, safety, cost, and schedule.
Support on-site deployment, integration, and test campaigns in the UAE.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, energy systems, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in propulsion test facilities or hot-fire test bench development.
Strong expertise in fluid systems engineering, including cryogenic propellants.
Experience designing or operating ground support equipment for rocket propulsion systems.
Knowledge of automation systems and safety-critical control architectures for industrial or test environments.
Experience coordinating infrastructure or facility development in industrial or remote environments.
Demonstrated project management capability across multidisciplinary engineering activities.
Hands-on engineering mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work across international teams.
Willingness to travel to and work periodically in the United Arab Emirates.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fluid systems engineeringcryogenic propellantspropulsion test facilitieshot-fire test bench developmentautomation systemssafety-critical control architecturesground support equipmenthazard analysesP&IDstrade-off analyses

Soft Skills

project managementproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationleadership