HIL Engineer — Huracan Rocket Engine
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.
About the role The Exploration Company is developing Huracan, a cryogenic rocket engine. The engine integrates e-pumps, power electronics, valves, embedded software, and control systems. We are seeking a Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to develop and operate HIL platforms for verifying the ECU, PDU, Valve Controller, inverter, electric pumps, and associated software. You will connect real hardware to real-time simulations, automate testing and data analysis, and develop emulator hardware for sensors, actuators, interfaces, and subsystem behaviour.
You will verify nominal and fault conditions while ensuring test repeatability, traceability, and early fault detection. You will work closely with propulsion, embedded-software, power-electronics, control-systems, and hardware engineers to validate Huracan from simulation through laboratory testing.
, analog, thermocouple/RTD, frequency and PWM, discrete I/O) and working with motor drives or inverters Familiarity with NI TestStand for test automation and execution management Solid understanding of test platform architectures, hardware/software integration, and real-time systems Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with a structured and methodical approach Ability to write and integrate Python scripts to extend test workflows or support automation tasks Nice-to-Have Experience with LabVIEW FPGA, for example for high-speed sensor emulation or motor and inverter simulation Background in liquid rocket propulsion or in fluid and thermal system modelling Experience with fault-insertion hardware and FDIR verification Familiarity with ECSS standards or equivalent aerospace standards such as DO-178C Experience supporting engine or integrated system test campaigns Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey.
Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance i